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NWABA to Host Water Sports Experience for Individuals Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Billy Henry, Founder/Executive Director
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
311 West Evergreen Blvd, Ste. 200
Vancouver, Washington 98660
Local Phone: 1-360-718-2826
Toll Free: 1-800-880-9837
https://nwaba.org
[email protected]

 

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes to Host Water Sports Experience for Individuals Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired

Vancouver, Washington—July 2nd, 2018—Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) announced today that it will be hosting a water sports experience. The program will be held on July 8th at Fern Ridge Reservoir (26275 Clear Lake Rd. Junction City, OR 97448-9599). Participants will have the opportunity to strengthen fundamentals and skills for kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. The program will be held from 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM. Transportation to and from the lake will be provided from the Eugene office of Oregon Commission for the Blind upon request.

“We are very excited to continue to expand our water sports program again this summer. These events are always some of the most popular programs, and it is amazing to watch participants grow in their skills throughout the season. With the expansion of NWABA’s summer events, we are positioning our programs to transform the quality of life for more individuals and families across our region.” said Founder & Executive Director Billy Henry

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes plans to host ongoing water sports experiences throughout the summer months. Each program will offer individuals who are blind or visually impaired the opportunity to experience kayaking and paddle boarding. To learn more about upcoming and ongoing programs, please visit www.nwaba.org.

About NWABA:
The mission of Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) is to provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired. A group of visually impaired students formed the Association in 2007 to ensure that people who are blind were participating in sports and physical activity. Today, NWABA is a rapidly expanding charitable organization that provides more than 1,500 children, youth, adults and military veterans with visual impairments tailored programming, which improves self-confidence and self-esteem, promotes independence, creates an inclusive community of supporters, and builds the skills necessary to succeed in all areas of life including school and employment.

For information: https://nwaba.org  or
Contact: [email protected]
Phone:  1-360-718-2826

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