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Motion · S5M-20174 · 5 Dec 2019

Braille Rugby Programme

Lodged by Miles Briggs (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 28 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges the partnership between Edinburgh Rugby, BATs Rugby and the Royal Blind School to develop a braille rugby pitch; understands that it is the first of its kind and allows people who are visually impaired to follow a rugby match, along with the help of audio commentary; notes that a guide is able move the visually impaired spectator’s fingers across the braille rugby board to illustrate where the match is in real time while providing an FM radio channelled to BBC Radio Scotland; congratulates all involved in the project, including pupils from the Trinity Academy who volunteered trialling out the braille rugby board at a recent game against Bordeaux Begles in the Challenge Cup; recognises that the partnership is currently in discussion with companies to design and produce a 3D braille rugby pitch to enhance the experience further, and understands that it is also keen to explore funding opportunities to roll out the concept, and to hear from anyone interested in being part of this unique project.

Supporters (28)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.