NWABA & White Cane Day 2023 Established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, October 15th is recognized as White Cane Awareness Day. The white cane is recognized around the world as a means for identifying,
What’s The Real Reason Behind Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is always held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year it falls on November 28th. Each year, around this time, you might receive several emails, letters and advertisements centered
Sparking Growth Through Camp Spark Summer Sessions Northwest Association for Blind Athletes just wrapped its eighth year of hosting Camp Spark—a comprehensive, residential sports camp for youth and young adults, ages 8-21, who are blind and visually
From Camper to Future Counselor, Kaleb R. Leads the Way at Camp Spark In 2019, 9-year-old Kaleb R. attended the first Camp Spark session held exclusively for youth who are blind and visually impaired living in the state of Washington. Kaleb, who is
Swimming and Cycling and Running, Oh My! Earlier this month, six athletes and three team members from Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) participated in the Columbia River Triathlon on August 12th at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park
The VIEW Looks Great in Idaho This Summer Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) is looking forward to Summer 2023, as we grow our partnerships in Idaho to offer expanded program to the area. NWABA is partnering with
Meet Our Newest Team Member… Ash Allen! NWABA has a new face around the office. Meet Ash Allen, our new Donor Relations Manager, who will be based out of our Vancouver office. Her primary role will be
Sunny Skies Ahead as Camp Spark Kicks Off Its Summer Sessions Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) is kicking off summer with another year of Camp Spark for the 2023-2024 season with even more campers to enjoy our summer sports. Camp
Grow Together with NWABA The Grow Together campaign will help NWABA financially support Sports Outreach and other summer programs throughout Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Montana. Our goal is to raise $60,000. You can make a
Oregon State Track Meet In partnership with the Blind and Visually Impaired Fund (BVIS) and the Canby School District, NWABA once again hosted the Oregon State Track Meet for Oregon youth who are blind