Kady’s Journey: From Connection to Confidence with NWABA “It was amazing to be surrounded by kids like me—I felt a sense of belonging that I’d never felt before.” For 17-year-old Kady, finding a community of peers who understood
Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Stacey Gibbins’ 10-Year Anniversary with NWABA Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Stacey Gibbins’ 10-Year Anniversary with NWABA On August 4, 2024, the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) proudly marked a significant milestone — the 10-year
Virtual Workout Programs: A New Era of Connection at NWABA Embracing NWABA Virtual Workout Programs: A New Era of Connection Finding New Opportunities in a Changing World When the world moved to online platforms in 2020, many felt a loss
Volunteer Spotlight – Nick Aldinger [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1678495638551{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we’d like to introduce you to a few of our superstar volunteers. Get to know them through a brief Q
Volunteer Spotlight – Joe Green [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1678495638551{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we’d like to introduce you to a few of our superstar volunteers. Get to know them through a brief Q
Volunteer Spotlight – Murray Family [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1678495638551{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we’d like to introduce you to a few of our superstar volunteers. Get to know them through a brief Q
Happy Birthday Louis Braille In honor of World Braille Day, celebrated on January 4th, we’d like to share a brief history and a few fun facts about the man who invented the braille communication
Eliminating Barriers to Equitable Education: NWABA’s Video Resource Library In 2004, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEiA) was passed to ensure that all students with disabilities receive education that is equitable to their general education peers. In
Finding Friendship at Camp Spark: Jaya & Kady [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1588787046807{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] “IT FEELS GOOD TO HAVE A FRIEND WHO UNDERSTANDS…SOMEONE WHO RELATES TO YOU AND UNDERSTANDS YOU,” SAYS JAYA. Jaya and Kady met at Camp Spark three
Scholarship Story: Alaina’s Journey to Germany Alaina first joined NWABA a little over 3 years ago at a Spokane Paralympic Experience. Since then Alaina has participated in Camp Spark, multiple NWABA events in Spokane, WA, and