Human Interest
Blind runners to race in California International Marathon
December 20, 2011
Blind runners to race in California International Marathon - Eighteen visually impaired runners were scheduled to compete on 12/11 in the 29th annual California International Marathon.
Visually-impaired bowler secures national gold success
December 20, 2011
Visually-impaired bowler secures national gold success - Nancy Cheeseman won her category at the Visually Impaired Bowlers UK Championships.
Blind man treks 600m to South Pole
December 20, 2011
Blind man treks 600m to South Pole - Alan Lock is trekking 600 miles across freezing Antarctica and setting a new world record to raise money for a sight development charity.
Italy funds launch of first journalism training course for visually impaired
December 20, 2011
Italy funds launch of first journalism training course for visually impaired - A journalism program for people with visual impairments was launched for the first time.
Beckham trains with blind football team to promote Paralympic sport
December 20, 2011
Beckham trains with blind football team to promote Paralympic sport - David Beckham donned a blindfold for a specially-arranged visually-impaired football training session to promote the Paralympic sport.
