[Sportsandrec] (no subject)

Tue Apr 7 22:51:22 UTC 2009

Aziza,
I wonder the same thing.  I have not seen an inaccessible pool either.  I 
think he means the swimming instructor being conducive to instructing a 
blind person.  He was asking about swim lessons, not pool infrastructure.
Ashley
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Aziza C" <daydreamingncolor at gmail.com>
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May I ask what you mean by our needs. I am not sure I've ever seen a
pool that is not accessible... Every pool is different I'll admit, and
I apologize if I am misreading your question.

On 4/7/09, The Guerra Show, with stephen Guerra <theguerrashow at gmail.com> 
wrote:
> Can you advise where have you looked?
>
> The Y up on 92nd might be a suitable setting!
>
>
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> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell
> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 3:43 PM
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> Subject: [Sportsandrec] (no subject)
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>
> Does anyone in the NYC area know where one can take swimming lessons in a
> setting conducive to our needs?
> Thanks in advance
>
> --- On Tue, 4/7/09, Lilyth Berlin <nefamphetamine at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> From: Lilyth Berlin <nefamphetamine at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] pilates
>> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List"
>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 2:48 PM
>> In my quest to lead a healthier
>> existance, I learned about many forms
>> of exercise, pilates being very high on my list. I found that,
>> although I have some useful vision, a class setting was more stressful
>> than anything else. Luckily, I happened to mention my interest to a
>> good friend of mine. As it turned out, she had partnered with a
>> pilates instructor here in NYC to make an hour-long pilates program
>> some time ago. It is just perfect for the blind in that it’s
>> completely accessible. If any one is interested, I’ve gotten
>> permission to pass along her number so that you may speak to her
>> directly. Feel free to contact me off-list and I’ll get you on your
>> way.
>>
>> On 4/5/09, Jennifer Boylan <jaboylan at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > Hi Ashley! I had an experience with pilates for
>> a few months but it was
>> > under ideal circumstances. One of the
>> high-partial seniors at the blind
>> > center had taken classes at the community
>> college. She then returned and
>> > had sessions with all interested twice a week for an
>> hour at the blind
>> > center. She knew the techniques and could
>> explain them well. Also, we had
>> > a sighted volunteer on hand to quickly show us the
>> correct positioning if
>> > the instructions weren't totally clear. After a
>> time or two, we had the
>> > movements memorized and could proceed smoothly.
>> The class was geared
>> > towards the elderly, not too fast or strenuous, but I
>> felt I gained some
>> > benefit from it. If you can't get an instructor
>> to be more descriptive,
>> > maybe someone else from the class would show you moves
>> before or after the
>> > session. Hope it works out for you--if not, I'm
>> sure you'll find something
>> > else great to try! Jennifer
>> >
>> > On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 2:29 PM, Ashley Bramlett
>> > <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi all,
>> >>
>> >> Tell me about your experience with pilates.
>> What is the pace of the
>> >> class?
>> >> What muscles are used and what is the
>> purpose? I am refering to pilates
>> >> mat exercises. You can do pilates on a
>> device named the reformer. But
>> >> that
>> >> is different. What benefits did you get from
>> class?
>> >> How helpful was the instructor?
>> >>
>> >> I am considering taking it at my health
>> club. They offer them as a part
>> >> of
>> >> the membership. They also offer private
>> lessons for an additional fee.
>> >>
>> >> The director of group classes raised concerns
>> about my ability to grasp
>> >> and
>> >> do the exercises before they move on. She
>> says pilates is precise and
>> >> controlled and they do 6-10 reps of each
>> exercise. and I will not have
>> >> much
>> >> time to figure out the move. She says the
>> instructors will be of
>> >> assistance
>> >> but they have to be accessible to other
>> participants and keep the class
>> >> moving.
>> >>
>> >> Do you think its doable without previous
>> experience? I really don't want
>> >> to get lost; its not worth my time. The
>> director highly suggested I do
>> >> private sessions first before the class. I
>> am concerned too. Without the
>> >> benefit of seeing the exercises, I do not know
>> whether I'll understand
>> >> what
>> >> to do. I will ask them to explain it.
>> But they cannot slow down the
>> >> class
>> >> for me.
>> >> So I am wondering is this someone doubting my
>> ability or is this real? I
>> >> know that due to the visual nature and pace of
>> some classes, they are
>> >> difficult to follow. I don't know if this is
>> one of them.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Thanks for your thoughts.
>> >>
>> >> Ashley
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