By allowing independent access to sports facilities and services, just as for other athletes and spectators.
By understanding their environment, visually impaired or blind people are more inclined to enjoy a competition as spectators or to take part in a sport.
Sport is a key factor in the development of visually impaired people, as it creates links between people who share the same passion.
A clear understanding of the environment and the elements essential to mobility brings autonomy, confidence, safety and serenity to all, whether they are :
The experience is enhanced by a detailed knowledge of the organization of the environment, enabling a better appreciation of the different atmospheres. Autonomous access to other areas and services is no longer a hindrance, going to the toilet alone becomes possible.
Mobility within sports facilities is no longer an obstacle to practising sport. Autonomous mobility creates confidence, promotes social ties and encourages people to surpass themselves.
In addition to the multiple benefits of Virtuoz already identified, the detailed understanding of the location and the resulting mental representation frees up mental energy that can be used for other activities.
Célia TERKI, visually impaired para-athlete.« Virtuoz is light, easy to use and makes everything immediately understandable. With Virtuoz, I'm not afraid, I feel reassured. Virtuoz is the future, it would change my life. Virtuoz, c’est le futur, ça me changerait la vie. »