VSI is the NGB for vision impaired athletes in some competitive sports and is affiliated to the International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) and to the Paralympics Ireland (PI). It collaborates with other bodies involved in Disability Sports, including the Irish Wheelchair Association Sport section, Cerebral Palsy Sport, the FAI, Irish Cycling and Rowing Unions, Swim Ireland etc.  Activities range from leisure and fitness to competing at World Class level in sports such as running,tandem cycling,triathlon,tennis golf and football to name a few!