Northwest Association for Blind Athletes

Our purpose is to empower youth who are blind to break the cycle of dependence & ill health that is unnecessarily associated with their disability. We build their self-belief that they can take control of their quality of life & engage independently in their communities. The frequency & severity of gross motor delays for youth who are blind is alarming compared to their sighted peers. Research shows that youth with visual impairments are marginalized from sports & physical activity due to deficits in functional motor skills, leading to increased sedentary behavior and a greater likelihood of obesity. We focus on independence, confidence, social/emotional skills, vocational skills, health & quality of life through sport & physical activity.