This project will promote healthy life and rehabilitation for 10000 blind youth in Ukraine. The project will educate 3 low-vision Pilates instructors in United States. The certified instructors will be able to create audio-workouts to promote among the blind youth in Ukraine.
In Ukraine there are more than 100000 blind people. 90% of them do not get physical rehabilitation, they don't have access to rehabilitation centers or fitness clubs. Fitness instructors are not educated to work with the blind people. Absence of physical activities decreases their mobility and increases the chance to get injured, loose balance and control when navigating around..
The project will provide education to Pilates instructors in United States. Pilates instructors will be trained to work with the blind people. They will be able to create audio-workouts for the blind people in Ukraine, and promote healthy life among those suffering from the low mobility. This will decrease injuries and improve navigational abilities.
The project will educate more than 100000 blind people in Ukraine allowing them to rise out of isolation, which will provide for them and their families' health, self-confidence and well-being.
