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Swim sessions introduced for adults with sight loss
Sea Lanes in Brighton has introduced open water swimming sessions for visually impaired swimmers, following a successful pilot with University of Brighton researchers. The sessions, taking place at the "UK's national open water swimming centre", will run weekly from 23 July to 27 August, from 11:00 BST to midday. The pool will be closed to the public during these times to create a "calm, supportive environment" tailored to the needs of swimmers with sight loss, said the University of Brighton. While outdoor swimming is increasingly recognised for its health and wellbeing benefits, many swimming spaces remain inaccessible to people with visual impairments, the university said. The sessions will build on research led by University of Brighton PhD student Sadie Rockliffe, after an initial session was held on 11 June. The university added that the sessions were helping to make "significant steps towards making Brighton's blue spaces more welcoming for all". Sadie said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to see these dedicated sessions coming to life at Sea Lanes. "The pilot swim showed just how powerful and positive these experiences can be when access and inclusion are genuinely prioritised. "It's not just about swimming – it's about creating a welcoming, supportive space for people to connect with the water." Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. More on this story Adults with sight loss invited to open water swim Related internet links University of Brighton Sea Lanes Brighton
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2 days ago
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Brighton university holds swim sessions for adults with sight loss
Sea Lanes in Brighton has introduced open water swimming sessions for visually impaired swimmers, following a successful pilot with University of Brighton sessions, taking place at the "UK's national open water swimming centre", will run weekly from 23 July to 27 August, from 11:00 BST to pool will be closed to the public during these times to create a "calm, supportive environment" tailored to the needs of swimmers with sight loss, said the University of outdoor swimming is increasingly recognised for its health and wellbeing benefits, many swimming spaces remain inaccessible to people with visual impairments, the university said. The sessions will build on research led by University of Brighton PhD student Sadie Rockliffe, after an initial session was held on 11 university added that the sessions were helping to make "significant steps towards making Brighton's blue spaces more welcoming for all".Sadie said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to see these dedicated sessions coming to life at Sea Lanes. "The pilot swim showed just how powerful and positive these experiences can be when access and inclusion are genuinely prioritised. "It's not just about swimming – it's about creating a welcoming, supportive space for people to connect with the water."
