Get Involved in VI Cricket Day
Season 2, Episode 459, Apr 15, 07:16 AM
RNIB Scotland, Cricket Scotland and Scottish Disability Sport have teamed up to organise an adaptive and inclusive cricket event for blind and partially sighted people in Scotland of all ages.
The event is due to take place at Glasgow's Bellahouston Park on Saturday 27th of April and will have both visually impaired and sighted players learning to play the game which will be adapted for those with sight loss. Sighted players will also have the opportunity to wear simulation glasses or eye shades so that they can experience the same challenges as their visually impaired counterparts .
Barry Snell caught up with RNIB's Conor Joseph to find out more.
Image: RNIB Connect radio logo in black type face. There is a pink line separating the words RNIB from Connect Radio.
The event is due to take place at Glasgow's Bellahouston Park on Saturday 27th of April and will have both visually impaired and sighted players learning to play the game which will be adapted for those with sight loss. Sighted players will also have the opportunity to wear simulation glasses or eye shades so that they can experience the same challenges as their visually impaired counterparts .
Barry Snell caught up with RNIB's Conor Joseph to find out more.
Image: RNIB Connect radio logo in black type face. There is a pink line separating the words RNIB from Connect Radio.