Inclusive Physical Activities

ACTIVE VI website provides resources for people with vision loss who wish to become more active or try a new physical activity. It also offers guidance for caregivers and volunteers supporting their participation, and sports and fitness providers seeking to make their activities more accessible.

ACTIVE VI is an online resource platform co-designed with persons with vision impairment, fitness professionals and volunteers to support inclusive physical activities.

For People with Vision Impairment: Information on physical activity opportunities and stories from others about their experiences of getting active.

For Caregivers and Volunteers: Practical guidance on supporting participation while respecting each vision impaired person’s choices and independence.

For Sports and Fitness Business Owners, Coaches and Instructors: Tools and tips for adapting activities, communicating effectively and creating more inclusive spaces.

The research behind ACTIVE VI was led by a Singapore Institute of Technology team headed by Associate Professor Tan Hwei Lan, who also serves on the GDS Board.

Guide Dogs Singapore co-funded the research and helped connect the project with the VI community. By bringing participants’ lived experiences into the research and development process, GDS helped ensure the resources reflect their needs, interests and aspirations.