Across Europe, outdoor activities and sports play an important role in young people’s health, confidence, and social life. However, for visually impaired and blind youth, access to inclusive outdoor and sport programmes remains very limited. Many communities still lack adapted activities, trained youth workers, and accessible methodologies that would allow visually impaired young people to participate equally in outdoor experiences. As a result, too many young people with visual impairments are excluded from physical activities that support well-being, independence, and social inclusion.
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