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Title: Vision Impaired Teams Post by: DCPC on July 22, 2008, 08:35:55 AM I have someone who is looking to join a Vision Impaired Team, can anyone help with info as to who she should get in touch with?
Thanks Title: Re: Vision Impaired Teams Post by: denistran on July 22, 2008, 08:58:44 AM automatically, i would think of Eye of the Dragon. I think half their paddlers are vision impaired. They are reall strong!
Title: Re: Vision Impaired Teams Post by: Dan Hebert on July 22, 2008, 10:03:47 AM DCPC, I sent you a pm (personal message). Eye of the Dragon would be happy to have her come out.
I would also say that someone’s level of vision isn’t really an issue, which I’m sure most people already realize. So if the opportunity ever comes up don’t be scared to consider taking on someone with little or no sight, just judge that person the same as any other paddler, on attendance, strength, attitude or whatever your criteria is. Being blind is just a characteristic, like being tall or having brown hair. There are some other teams with lots of visually impaired paddlers but there’s also some teams with just one or two - Chix with Stix in Nanaimo have a visually impaired woman and Wasabi has a few. Or else feel free to send all the VI people you know to us, we'll whip them into a fierce paddling machine and then kick your butt some more haha. I also want to say how much we love dragon boating, the camaraderie and the level of competition is fantastic. We really appreciate this sport. Paddle on. Dan Hebert Coach, Eye of the Dragon Title: Re: Vision Impaired Teams Post by: rightarm on July 22, 2008, 04:48:21 PM I'll second that. We had a fellow join our boat in kelowna last year and he fit in seemlessly, his vision was never a barrier or issue. And we were a platinum level boat. If someone has the will, they'll find a way.
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