The difficulty of accessing sport and healthy living for people with visual impairments (more than 50% of whom suffer from chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity and do not have healthy lifestyle habits) is hampered by their locations not being very central, a lack of information, and their lack of inclusiveness.

What the project involves

The aim of the project is to prevent the onset of and delay the symptoms of chronic non-communicable diseases in users of the Centro de Grabación para ciegos Viña del Mar through a six-month programme of physical activity and healthy living.

Activities include a programme of 48 cardiovascular and muscular conditioning classes and the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits for six months, with sessions scheduled twice a week, as well as a lecture series on nutrition.

Expected Outcomes

  • Adoption of healthy lifestyles
  • Preventing and delaying the impact of chronic non-communicable diseases
  • Enhancing people's dignity

The beneficiaries

The project beneficiaries include 30 active members (and any companions) of the Centro de Grabación para ciegos Viña del Mar: men and women of all ages with a diagnosis of medium, severe, or complete visual impairment due to degenerative diseases, accidents, or blindness from birth. The indirect beneficiaries include households and their closest social circles.

 

Project name: 'Te ofrezco el mundo a través de un estilo de vida saludable'
Proposing organisation: Centro de Grabación para ciegos Viña del Mar
Area of intervention: Health & Welfare
Country: Chile