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Adapt. Compete. Achieve. Blind Athletes in Sports

Date & Time

Friday, October 09, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Category

Disability Awareness Month at Rutgers

Location

Cook/Douglas Recreation Center

50 Biel Rd New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

Information

Sponsored by:

Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences 
Department of Kinesiology and Health
Center for Disability Sports, Health, and Wellness
Rutgers Recreation
Alliance Center for Independence
Move4More
NJ Power Soccer Club
US Volt Hockey Association
Philadelphia PowerPlay
Wheelchair Sports Federation
CUNY Adaptive Sports
Blind Athletes Inc.
New Jersey Titans Beep Baseball

This event is free and open to students, faculty and staff. Advance registration is required.

Join us for an engaging panel led by Blind Athletes Inc. highlighting the experiences, accomplishments, and opportunities available to athletes who are blind or have low vision. The discussion will feature blind athletes who participate in a variety of sports, including track and field, soccer, beep baseball, and swimming, and will explore how athletes adapt, train, compete, and overcome barriers to participation in sports and recreation. Panelists will share their personal experiences while discussing accessibility, inclusion, independence, teamwork, and the importance of expanding athletic opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired.  

Accessibility features:

  • Accessible entrance
  • Microphones used to amplify sound
  • Accessible seating available

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please call (732)887-8722 or email javier.robles@rutgers.edu in advance of your participation.