What is it like to be faced with a visual, hearing and/or physical impairment? This experiential learning activity sensitizes the participants to the challenges of everyday life that a person with special needs might experience.

Dark sunglasses are taped with opaque tape leaving only limited areas to see through to give the participants an idea of what it is like for someone who is partially blind. Fingers are taped at the knuckles with medical tape and gloves are worn over the tape to simulate arthritis. These are just two examples of the replications used in this program. Challenging activities are planned for each impairment and then discussed.

This program runs approx 45-60 minutes and is conducted by Extension personnel.