This is an inspiring story. Ms. Walth doesn’t let blindness stop her from enjoying the sport of archery. Take a look at this interview.
For years, Janice Walth accompanied her husband, Courtney to practices at the Sacramento Archery Club and to local tournaments. Then one day, despite being blind, Janice wanted to try shooting a bow and arrow. “I just wanted to experience what that was like,” said Walth.
Using photos and descriptions from the British Blind Sport website, Courtney built a tactile aiming device that afforded Janice entry into a new sport and provided a new level of confidence.
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Suite101: Blind Archery Champion Janice Walth: Shooting a Bow & Arrow Demands Relentless Discipline, Not Eyesight
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