Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2022

DOI

10.3390/ijerph191912907

Publication Title

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Volume

19

Issue

19

Pages

12907 (1-13 pp.)

Abstract

: Running is a popular sport, and, with simple modifications, it can be accessible for individuals with visual impairments, particularly with a sighted running guide. The purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of runners with visual impairments and sighted running guides. Adopting a descriptive qualitative approach to guide data collection analysis and interpretation, seven runners with visual impairments and four sighted running guides were recruited and interviewed. The analysis identified four major themes: (1) benefits, (2) barriers, (3) advocacy, and (4) communication. The identified themes illustrate the influence of participation in running on the health and relationships of the runners with visual impairments, the barriers that exist to participation, and the advocacy and communication needed to overcome those barriers.

Comments

Copyright: © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 4.0/).

Original Publication Citation

Ball, L. E., Lieberman, L. J., Beach, P., Perreault, M., & Rich, J. (2022). Exploring the experiences of runners with visual impairments and sighted guides. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(19), 12907. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912907

ORCID

0000-0001-6485-0803 (Ball)

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