In line with Sport Ireland’s Research Strategy 2021-2027, Vision Sports Ireland is working to play its part in generating, capturing and sharing insights to better understand, respond and develop better solutions to the challenges faced by people who are blind or vision impaired in Ireland in accessing and participating in sport and physical activity.
Vision Sports Ireland regularly engages in research projects with key stakeholders and institutions to better understand how we can be effective in instrumenting change in partnership.
Read about our current major research projects and partnerships below…
In partnership with DCU, Vision Sports Ireland are engaging in the largest ever research study to take place in internationally investigating physical activity, health and wellbeing, and barriers to participation in sport and physical activity for children and adults who are blind or vision impaired.
The findings from this research will help inform the delivery of services for Vision Sports Ireland as we enter our new strategic cycle in late 2023/2024.
Teen Survey
Play our video to hear more about the research project
Teens, how can you get involved?
For teens aged 10 – 17, the survey can be accessed online via:
Teen Survey Link
The surveys cover topics including physical activity levels, wellbeing, sporting preferences, experience in school PE and community clubs, and facilities.
Adults Survey
Play our video to hear more about the research project
Adults, how can you get involved?
For adults aged 18+, the survey can be accessed online via:
Adult Survey Link
The survey covers topics including physical activity levels, wellbeing, access to facilities, and activities and engagement within the community.