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Indoor Skydiving as a Blind Person, A Thrilling Experience

Submitted by Suleman Arshad on
This image Suleman experiencing indoor skydiving at iFLY Montreal. He is wearing a red flight suit and a blue helmet while floating in a vertical wind tunnel. An instructor in a similar red suit is assisting him. The background features the transparent walls of the wind tunnel, with onlookers watching from outside. The iFLY Montreal branding is visible on the glass panels.

Adventure has always been a part of my life. From athletics to playing soccer, goalball, rock climbing, and many other sports, I have always pushed my limits. One of my biggest dreams is to experience real skydiving, but before taking that leap, I wanted to get a feel for what it would be like. So, after moving to Montreal, I decided to try indoor skydiving at iFLY Montreal as a unique way to celebrate my birthday on December 2nd.

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MY EXPERIENCE AT CNIB LAKE JOE: A CAMP LIKE NO OTHER FOR BLIND INDIVIDUALS

Submitted by Suleman Arshad on
Suleman wearing sunglasses, a cap, and a blue Hurley hoodie stands on the grassy shore of a lake with a calm expression. Behind him, people are enjoying the water, some wading near the shore while others kayak or use floating platforms. A blue and yellow inflatable structure is visible in the distance, along with lush green trees surrounding the lake under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds.

Moving to Canada in 2022 was a big transition for me. In Pakistan, I had attended various youth leadership conferences, from YLC to Markhor and others. While these conferences were impactful, I never came across an event or camp specifically designed for blind individuals. That changed when I learned about CNIB Lake Joseph Camp in Muskoka, Ontario.

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