OBVI: Recreation and Leisure for the Blind or Visually Impaired
If you have a question that isn't answered below, please email the Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired (OBVI).
These companies and links may assist visually impaired/blind individuals in the area of entertainment.
Music
The following organizations can assist individuals who are interested in locating resources for music.
Braille Music Transcribers
The National Braille Association has compiled a list of certified music transcribers who can be contacted directly for inquiries about transcription services.
Dancing Dots
1754 Quarry Lane
P.O. Box 927
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0927
Phone: 610-783-6692
Fax: 610-783-6732
www.dancingdots.com
Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology is the company that helps blind musicians make music with their computers. They developed the GOODFEEL Braille Music Translator, and they resell all kinds of music software, accessories, and a wide range of assistive technology.
You will also want to check out their link to "Braille music resources." This will put you in contact with transcribers and lenders of Braille music.
Opus Technologies
13333 Thunderhead St.
San Diego, CA 92129-2329 USA
Phone: 866-678-7832
Fax: 858-538-9401
Opus technology develops and sells software, print, and Braille materials for learning and using Braille, especially Braille music. Based in San Diego, California, they have been serving the blind and visually impaired community in the U.S. and other countries since 1992.
Their customers include blind musicians and students, Braille transcribers, parents, teachers and educators, and schools and libraries.
Outdoor Activities/Sports
Blind Golf
3094 Shamrock St
North Tallahassee, Florida 32308 USA
Phone/Fax: 850-893-4511
www.blindgolf.com
"You don't have to see it to tee it!""
This site contains information about the International Blind Golf Association and the member associations. Learn how blind golf is played, its rules, member qualifications, and tournament schedules.
Blind Outdoor Leisure Development (BOLD) - Wisconsin
Challenge Aspen - "Possibilities for Disabilities"
P.O. Box M
Aspen, CO 81612 USA
challengeaspen.org
Challenge Aspen provides recreational and cultural experiences for individuals who have mental or physical "disabilities." We encourage family and friends to share in these experiences.
Challenge The Outdoors
901 Anderson Drive
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: 920-593-6300
ctoforme.org
Move United
National Headquarters
451 Hungerford Drive Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 301-217-0960
Fax: 301-217-0968
TTY: 301-217-0963
https://www.moveunitedsport.org/
Move United is a national nonprofit, 501(c)(3), organization established in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans to serve the war injured.
Move United now offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent physical disability. Activities include winter skiing, water sports, summer and winter competitions, fitness and special sports events.
Participants include those with visual impairments, amputations, spinal cord injury, dwarfism, multiple sclerosis, head injury, cerebral palsy, and other neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions.
Family Friendly Fun with Special Needs
Mind, body, and spirit-enriching resources to enhance the quality and enjoyment of family life with special needs. Lots of ideas to explore.
The Official Site of the United States Association of Blind Athletes
Ski for Light, Inc.
1455 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
Phone: 612-827-3232
www.sfl.org
Video/Computer Entertainment
Accessible Games are specifically designed for blind and visually impaired computer users!
GMA Games: Games Designed to be Fully Accessible to Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals
GMA concentrates its efforts on developing sophisticated Windows-based games, while keeping its prices affordable. Currently GMA has three games ready, and a couple more being developed.
Descriptive Video Service (DVS)
Phone: 617-492-2777 Ext. 3490
Toll Free: 800-333-1203
Descriptive Video Service (DVS) adds narrative descriptions to television broadcasts and Hollywood and educational movies on video for blind and low vision audiences.