text: Victoria Nolan, paralympic rower
  I thought I was clumsy and not athletic so I avoided sports for most of my life. Really, I was going blind. As I grew older and my vision loss worsened I became increasingly afraid to leave my house and more dependent on others for support. My self-esteem plummeted and I was depressed.
  As a teacher I appreciate the way this resource puts all students at a level playing field and how much students must rely on cooperation and teamwork. When students are experiencing running with a guide with their eyes closed they are going to need to develop trust and communication with their partners. I have found, with the students in my own school that going through these activities together creates a new sense of community within a class as they learn to overcome challenges together.