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Sports Outreach​

Our Sports Outreach Program provides various physical activity and sport opportunities through on-going programs, clinics and Paralympic Experiences to ensure that individuals of all ages and abilities who are blind and visually impaired have access to participate.

Providing Opportunities

NWABA provides sport and physical activity to individuals of all ages and abilities with visual impairments in over 20 different sports, such as kayaking, tandem biking, hiking, yoga, snowshoeing and more. 

These programs are provided at no-cost to our athletes, with transportation from a central location. Whether you are learning to swim or are an expert downhill skier, you have a place with NWABA!

3,000

Program and Service interactions with our athletes

500

Volunteer interactions across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana

20+

Types of sports and recreational activities offered for all ability levels

Sports Activities

Three young girls holding on to the edge of a pool kicking their legs behind them.

Swimming

Youth athlete in a kayak between two guides.

Kayaking

Five people hiking in a single file line.

Hiking

Young man crossing a finish line with yellow tape across.

Track & Field

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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.

Sports Adaptations

NWABA’s Sports Adaptations Program provides equipment lending, a comprehensive instructional video library and consultations for athletes, educators, school districts and families.