The Early Intervention Project is targeted at families of pre-school children who are blind or partially sighted.  The purpose is to encourage and support this age group and their families in the development of physical literacy to foster participation in physical activities.   BC Blind Sports provides consultation for children and their parents, offering modified instruction techniques, appropriate physical activity equipment adaptations and accessible physical activity options designed for each child’s activity needs and abilities.  Parents become aware of BC Blind Sports as a resource to support their children throughout their preschool years, educational careers, and into adult life in their pursuit of a variety of physical activities and a healthy active lifestyle.

The BC Blind Sports publication “Encouraging Physical Activity for Preschoolers with Visual Impairment, a Resource for Parents” is useful for instructors, teachers, and parents. It comes with a written guide and video. It outlines information on physical activity for children who are blind or partially sighted including compensating for less or no vision, starting to move, basic movement skills, physical literacy, safety, instruction techniques, and orientation to activities in the community. This resource is available by contacting BC Blind Sports at info@bcblindsports.bc.ca

Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: Physical Activity For Children Who Are Visually Impaired – Why it Matters
Physical Benefits
Emotional Benefits
Social Benefits
CHAPTER 2: Compensating for Less (or No) Vision 
Sound or Signing
Touch or Feeling
Smell and Taste
Vision
CHAPTER 3: Starting To Move
Tips
Practicing Movement
Rolling
Using Hands
Body Parts
Spatial Awareness
CHAPTER 4: Learning Basic Movement Skills
Walking
Running
Dance and Movement to Music
Climbing
Sliding
Jumping and Hopping
Skipping
Balance
Falling
Throwing and Catching
Kicking
Tricycles and Other “Ride On” Equipment
Learning Through Physical Contact
CHAPTER 5: Physical Literacy
How We Move
Basic Movement Terms

Moving with Flow, Confidence and Control
Different Environments
Water
Ice
Snow
Air
Sports Equipment
Learning Styles
Social Aspects of Physical Activity
CHAPTER 6: Participating in Community Activities
Equal Access
Preparation for Community Classes
Activities
Preschool