Information about the unique ways we help the blind and visually impaired community in Orange County.
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Makapo Canoe Club
OCMAP currently sponsors a men's team, a women's team, and is forming a youth team. The men's team, formerly the 2007 Blind Siders, includes Directors John Chavez and RJ De Rama. The women's team, coached by Kirsten Garwood, is currently training for the 2008 season. The youth team, headed by Marc Pickett, will partner with the Long Beach Boys and Girls Club to train for summer races and a paddle from Long Beach to Newport Beach. |
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"Get Onboard!" Outreach Program
The "Get Onboard!" Outreach Program, is aimed at blind and visually impaired (VI) children in Orange County. We visit local schools and blind service organizations to make presentations showing how to get involved in paddling sports and what benefits can be gained from participation. Also, once a month in the summer, blind and VI youth and young adults will have an opportunity to try paddling a canoe, dragon boat, or kayak for themselves. |
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