Client satisfaction with the recreation program at a blind rehabilitation center and views toward various aspects of recreation in general were assessed by questionnaire. The results showed that clients were highly satisfied with the center's recreation program and viewed recreation as an important aspect of blind rehabilitation. A significant change was found in their views about the appropriateness of various recreational activities for participation by visually impaired persons. Compared to pre-rehabilitation activity levels, post-rehabilitation clients planned to increase their number of recreational activities.
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