Skating, both ice and roller can be undertaken by persons with vision impairments. Don't forget--one of the skaters in the 2005 Winter Olympics had a vision impairment. Figure skating is best done with a sighted companion, or on an empty or controlled rink.

• To get time on an empty or controlled rink, sign-up for a class.
• For ice or roller skating use a guide skater to help call out and prevent collisions with obstacles.
• Always wear safety equipment such as knee and elbow pads.
• Speed skating can be done successfully using bright colored cones or audio cones to define the boundaries of the course. Rubbermaid [link opens in new window] makes the audio cone in the photo at left.

Resources: [all links on this page open in a new window]

• Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped, Inc. (SABAH)
• The United States Association for Blind Athletes (USABA)