The latest gear for playing blind sports, including baseball, basketball, goalball, soccer and volleyball, is both low tech and inexpensive. And the best part? Athletes who participate in blind sports can be sighted. All it takes is a blindfold to even up the game and make for some exciting action on the field! 

Here are our top picks for blind sports technology, as well as some organizations that will get your blind or vision-impaired athlete competing in no time:

Blind Sports Equipment: 
Boom’R Beeper Ball – This cushy foam beeper ball ranges from 6 ¼ inches to 8 ¼ inches in diameter.  Loud electronic sounds provide auditory clues to keep blind sports moving and fun.  These tough balls, which can be thrown, bounced, or kicked, range in price from $164.95 - $174.95.

Ringing Basketball, Soccer Ball and Volleyball – These blind sports balls are fitted with audibells inside to help score in the big game.  The special balls are extremely affordable, ranging from approximately $7.50 - $16.50.

Beep Baseball – Hey, batter batter! The beeping, 16-inch kapok softball uses a rechargeable battery and costs about $35.00. It can be used with any standard bat.

Mini Beeper - This little device can be affixed to any surface either using tape or Velcro.  It will send out an electrical “beep,” which can help guide blind sports players to a goal, or away from an area of danger. All can participate, no matter their level of vision.  This little device is priced at about $28.95.

Blind Sports Organizations:
The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), whose mission is to “enhance the lives of blind and visually impaired people by providing the opportunity for participation in sports and physical activity.”

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), which is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. The IPC organizes the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, and serves as the International Federation for nine sports. The IPC has opportunities for young aspiring Paralympians as well as adults.

The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA), whose mission is to “promote the full integration of blind and partially-sighted people in society through sport and to encourage people with a visual impairment to take up and practice sports.”