Spring is in the Air and There’s a Lot Happening at NWABA Spring is here and growth is all around; not only for the organization itself but also our athletes, who have grown with us. Now as NWABA reaches its 16th year, we’ve
Visual Impairment Enrichment Weekend (VIEW) is Back in Person in Montana After four years of being held virtually, Visual Impairment Enrichment Weekend (VIEW) was held in-person at the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind (MSDB). In partnership with MSDB, Northwest
Meet Jamie Harrell, Boise Athlete & Volunteer Athlete, Jamie Harrell, of Middleton, Idaho is our athlete spotlight for the month of April! Jamie first joined NWABA in 2022 after he was referred to the organization by a
Confidence, Community, Connection, Camp Spark [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1621369732094{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] WHAT DOES CONFIDENCE MEAN TO ELORA? “To me, confidence means knowing that I can accept myself as a person, knowing that I am loved, valued, and
Zoe’s Journey to Empowerment Now more than ever, connecting virtually with our athletes is critical. NWABA is doing all we can to keep providing opportunities to engage and empower individuals who are blind or
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
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes to Host Camp Spark Winter Session in Washington, January 10-12, 2020 Vancouver, Washington—December 11, 2019—Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) has announced that they will be hosting an overnight, comprehensive sports camp for children and youth who are blind and visually
Judah’s Journey to Camp Spark When Camp Spark finally arrived, Judah was full of adrenaline. This was his first time away overnight from his family and his first time immersed in a full week of