Future Reflections
The National Federation of the Blind Magazine for Parents and Teachers of Blind Children
Vol. 26, No. 2 Special Issue: Sports, Fitness, and Blindness
Barbara Cheadle, Editor
ISSN-0883-3419
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CONTENTS
Vol. 26, No. 2 Special Issue: Sports, Fitness, and Blindness
FEATURES
So Dad, When Can I Go Surfing?
by Eric Vasiliauskas
A Lesson from Life: Take Your Cane!
by Lisamaria Martinez
FIT FOR LIFE
Get Off the Couch and Onto the Bandwagon
by Seth Lamkin
Fit for Life
by Jennifer Butcher
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P. E.)
Me and My P. E. Teacher
by Melissa Williamson
Physical Education and Recreation for
Blind and Visually Impaired Students
by Angelo Montagnino
California Considers Legislation to Increase Blind Students� Access to Physical Education
COMPETITION
A Blind Swimmer Uses Her Hearing and Boundless Courage
to Compete
by Curtis Anderson
Seeing Beyond the Impossible
by David Wright
THEN AND NOW
T-Ball and Beyond
LIFESTYLE
Fun, Fitness, and Family
by Barbara Mathews
Blind Kids Love Sports, Too! and Still
(Sports) Crazy After All These Years
by Tom Balek
Erica Costa, a Red Sox Fan, Stays Up-to-Date
with NFB-NEWSLINE®
by Eileen B. Hogan
CAMPS
Tips About Summer Camps
by Barbara Cheadle and Lisamaria Martinez
My Horseback-Riding Camp Experiences
by Ana Gschwend
IN THE COMMUNITY
Blind Kids in Sports--Focus on Golf
by Christina Zani
Goalball--The Great Equalizer
by Vasantha Ayilavarapu
ADVENTURE
Adventure on Top of the World
by Barbara Pierce
Blind Mountain Climbers Challenge Prejudice,
and Reach for the Sky
by Kim Puntillo
Mountains to Climb: Blind Dillon Teen
Conquers Baldy Mountain
by Maryanne Davis Silve and Marty Greiser