DEAFBLIND people from the UK and around Europe will be gathering to enjoy a week of sporting activity on Exmoor.
The initiative by the Deafblind International Outdoor Network and Sense, the national deafblind charity, will bring together over 60 deafblind people and support staff, from the UK and around Europe, to participate in a week of outdoor activity at the award-winning Calvert Trust adventure centre in Exmoor from the 12th to the 16th of September.
The event will enable people with physical, learning, behavioural and sensory disabilities to experience challenging and enjoyable outdoor activities in a safe, controlled environment.
This will include sailing, climbing, abseiling, cycling, horse riding, archery, canoeing and orienteering.
Jon Fearn, activities instructor and co-ordinator for Sense sporting programmes said: “We’re really looking forward to welcoming people from around Europe, including Norway, Denmark and Holland for this unique venture.
"Participation in sport has significant physical, mental and emotional benefits, but unfortunately people with sight and hearing impairment encounter barriers accessing it.
"The activity programme provides the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic range of outdoor activity in an accessible environment.”
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