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Enriching Lives
Providing Opportunities

through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired
A group of youth and adult athletes learning how to play adapted frisbee golf. One athlete is throwing the frisbee towards the camera

Who We Are​

Join us for an hour that can transform lives.

October 29, 2026 | The Sentinel Hotel | Portland, Oregon

Raise the Bar – An Hour to Empower brings together community leaders, philanthropists,  and champions for one powerful hour to create opportunity for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Join us and help build confidence, independence, friendships, and a future filled with possibility for individuals who are blind across our community. 

Young boy in the air from a long jump.

Become an Athlete

By providing sport and physical activity, NWABA offers blind and visually impaired individuals a life-changing catalyst to gain confidence, develop skills, achieve goals and build community.

two men riding a tandem bicycle on a running track

Ways to Help

NWABA offers many ways for you to make a profound impact on individuals of all ages and abilities, who are blind or visually impaired.