MEDIA ALERT
Children with impaired vision to learn karate
DATE:
Fri 15 January 2010
TIME:
11am – 12pm
WHERE:
Strathfield Girls High, Albert St, Strathfield
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY AND BACKGROUND:
Six children (between 6 and 9 years) who have impaired vision will get a chance to learn
karate with Seido Karate Kazoku and Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Instructors.
The opportunity is part of a one day childrens mobility program run by
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT called named Improving Balance and Co-ordination Through
Karate. It focuses on travel, mobility and orientation skills by catching public transport to
Seiko Karate Kazotu in Strathfield.
Following the karate workshop the children will take part in a Treasure Hunt in Burwood
Westfields; designed to increase their orientation skills and get them problem solving in a
busy and unfamiliar environment to increase their confidence.
The group will then practice their travel skills by catching a train back to Central train
station and practicing their orientation skills by identifying platforms and train stops, and
finding a seat on the train.
Guide Dogs aims to encourage children with vision impairment to be involved in sports
like karate as this is one of the best activities to improve balance and coordination.
MORE INFORMATION:
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT provides free services to more than 600 children and youth in
NSW and the ACT annually.
The organisation receives no government funding, instead relying on donations from the
community to provide it’s free services.
MEDIA:
For interviews or to attend the photo opportunity contact: Natasha Webb, Media
Coordinator, 0413 753 241 or nwebb@guidedogs.com.au
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