[Sportsandrec] (no subject)

Wed Apr 8 01:44:42 UTC 2009

In my experience, most swim instructors who are deemed good by everyone 
else who takes lessons from them are also willing to work with blind 
swimmers. The key, for people just learning how to swim, is finding 
someone willing to get in the water and physically show him/her the 
correct form and body position. I would be up front in asking potential 
swim instructors if they are willing to do this. I hope this helps.
James

On 4/7/2009 6:51 PM, Ashley Bramlett wrote:
> 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" 
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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!
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 3:43 PM
>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] (no subject)
>>
>>
>> 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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