Visually impaired children get a tour of Miller Park

A special group of children got a unique opportunity at Miller Park Tuesday.

A group with the Badger Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired got an exclusive touch tour of the stadium.

The trip was part of their Summer of Discoveries program.

The children got to see, or feel, what it is like to be in the dugout, the luxury suites, the clubhouse, the press box, the broadcast booth, and to be on the field.

The tour was designed to help them get a better understanding of the principles of baseball.
"My favorite part was just looking at all the stuff and touching all the equipment that they have," Rob Collett said.

"It's awesome. There were a couple kids that said, 'This is my dream come true.' That's what it's all about," program development director Jim Otepka said.

Tuesday's tour also focused on travel safety, social interaction and the use of adaptive technology.