The event takes place at Newham Leisure Centre in Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow, from 1.30pm to 3pm. It is being run in partnership with the British Judo Association and Greenwich Leisure Limited. It is supported by the Royal National Institute for the Blind.

The day is aimed at visually impaired people of all ages regardless of whether they have done any judo or sport previously.

Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales said: "Disability sport deserves more attention and now we have a great opportunity to use the 2012 Games and Paralympic Games to change people's attitudes.

"There are more than 23,000 disabled people in Newham and we want to offer them better sports and healthy activities across the borough."

Former Olympics gold medal winning javelin thrower Tessa Sanderson said: "The London Games are already challenging perceptions and planning for disabled people and I am proud that we are going to be a part of that.

"The Newham Sports Academy, with support from the council, has been talent spotting to recruit young disabled people and this is a great opportunity for people with visual impairments to try out a sport like judo."

People who are visually impaired or know anyone who is and might like to take part, contact Jess Khanom on 020 8430 6012, email jassica.khanom@newham.gov.uk or text 07896 686601.

Those taking part will need to provide the following information: full name; date of birth; address; postcode; contact number and disability classification.

For more information about sport for disabled people, telephone 020 8430 2012, text 07896 686601 or email info@newham.gov.uk