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El Paso Innovator Develops Billiards Game for the Visually Impaired

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Martin Aveces, a legally blind El Paso native, has dedicated three years to creating a billiards game tailored for the visually impaired community. With the help of a guide maker, he designed wooden guides that allow players to engage with the game by feeling rather than seeing. The 'Sharp Shooters' group meets monthly at the Marty Robbins Rec Center, aiming to foster social interaction among the estimated 5,000 visually impaired individuals in El Paso. Aveces hopes to expand the initiative statewide, aspiring to host a tournament and encourage greater participation in recreational activities for those with visual impairments.

Key Details: • Monthly meetings on the first Tuesday at Marty Robbins Rec Center, East El Paso • Aiming to involve the 5,000 visually impaired individuals in El Paso • Future plans include a state tournament for blind billiards

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El PasoMartin AvecesCarlos MosquedaFrank RodriguezMarty Robbins Rec Center

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