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Northwest Association for Blind Athletes Our mission is to provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired.

10/17/2026

We’ve had some ghostly encounters on tandem bikes before… but apparently, they’ve taken up kayaking now! 👻

Alt text: A video of two people dressed as ghosts paddling a tandem kayak on the water. On-screen text reads: “Our kayaking clinic felt a little spooky this morning… then something strange happened on the water.”

10/16/2026

Happy White Cane Safety Day! 🦯 Today, we're celebrating the white cane and what it represents: independence, confidence, and the freedom to navigate the world!

In honor of this special day, we're sharing a glimpse into an orientation and mobility (O&M) lesson from Camp Spark! One of our athletes and her O&M instructor took us along for the journey, showing us a little bit of what goes into practicing mobility skills and navigating their surroundings.

Here's to celebrating the power of the white cane and the independence it supports for people who are blind or visually impaired!

Alt text: A video featuring an NWABA athlete and her orientation and mobility instructor during a lesson at Camp Spark, practicing navigation skills using a white cane.

Raise the bar. Raise the impact. 🙌 Join us on Thursday, October 29, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Sentinel Hotel in Portland ...
10/13/2026

Raise the bar. Raise the impact. 🙌 Join us on Thursday, October 29, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Sentinel Hotel in Portland for an incredible evening supporting Northwest Association for Blind Athletes and creating more opportunities for athletes who are blind and visually impaired.

🎟️ Get your tickets today and help us raise the impact: https://nwaba.org/events/raisethebar2026/

Alt text: A graphic featuring a photo of an athlete at Camp Spark and an athlete and guide riding a tandem bike. Text on the graphic reads, “Raise The Bar. Raise The Impact.”

10/10/2026

It may only be October, but we’re already getting that itch for ski and snowboard season! ❄️ It won’t be long before our athletes are back out on the slopes, experiencing the fun and freedom of adaptive winter sports.

Alt text: A clip shows an NWABA athlete riding up the magic carpet, followed by an athlete snowboarding down a snowy mountain.

VIPs on the water! 🛶 NWABA teamed up with Club Wasabi’s Team VIP (Visually Impaired Paddlers) for a morning of paddling,...
10/07/2026

VIPs on the water! 🛶 NWABA teamed up with Club Wasabi’s Team VIP (Visually Impaired Paddlers) for a morning of paddling, team building, and connecting on the Willamette River!

With 31 athletes and staff joining in, paddlers from both Team VIP and NWABA had the chance to come together, make new connections, and discover even more opportunities available through both communities.

Alt text: Images of athletes who are blind and visually impaired paddling together in a dragon boat on the Willamette River.

October is Blindness Awareness Month! Blindness doesn’t look the same for everyone, and there are still plenty of miscon...
10/03/2026

October is Blindness Awareness Month! Blindness doesn’t look the same for everyone, and there are still plenty of misconceptions about what it means to be blind or visually impaired. This month, we’re breaking down a few common myths and sharing the reality behind them. Swipe through to learn more!⁠

Alt text: Carousel for Blindness Awareness Month featuring NWABA athletes participating in adaptive sports and recreation, with common myths and realities about blindness, accessibility, and independence.⁠

Our October spotlight is virtual athlete Krystal, who joined NWABA’s Virtual Programming five and a half years ago! 🌟 ...
10/02/2026

Our October spotlight is virtual athlete Krystal, who joined NWABA’s Virtual Programming five and a half years ago! 🌟 This summer, she celebrated an incredible milestone: 1,000 virtual workouts! 🎉 Through multiple surgeries and recoveries, Krystal says NWABA has helped keep her motivated, active, and connected to a community that feels like family. “The friendships I’ve made are just as meaningful as the physical changes. I’ve met incredible people from around the world who all share the same goal—to be healthier, stronger, and more successful.”⁠
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After 1,000 workouts, Krystal isn’t slowing down anytime soon. “2,500… here I come!” 💪⁠
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Alt text: Krystal smiling while stretching on a yoga mat in her living room during an NWABA virtual workout.⁠
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A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for helping make our Idaho Rise Dinner & Auction a success! 🎉 Your support h...
09/27/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for helping make our Idaho Rise Dinner & Auction a success! 🎉 Your support helped bring our Idaho community together for an evening celebrating NWABA athletes, programs, and the impact of accessible sports throughout the region.

Presenting Sponsor: Alturas
Gold Sponsors: The Rag Company, ESI, and KeyBank

Alt text: Graphic thanking sponsors of NWABA’s 2026 Idaho Rise Dinner & Auction. Alturas is the presenting sponsor, with The Rag Company, ESI, and KeyBank as Gold Sponsors.

09/25/2026

We’re in the final hours, but there’s still time to donate! ⏰

We’re so close to reaching our $85,000 goal. Every gift helps enrich lives and provide more opportunities through sports and physical activity for individuals who are blind and visually impaired.

Help us finish strong! ❤️ Visit the link below to donate.

https://www.givemore24.org/donate/Nwaba

Alt text: NWABA athletes at Camp Spark share a donation callout while speaking into a mini microphone.

09/25/2026

$40,000 UNLOCKED! 🎉 Don’t go breaking our hearts by stopping now… ❤️ Every gift to GiveMore24! helps create more opportunities for athletes who are blind and visually impaired through adaptive sports.

Learn more here: https://www.givemore24.org/donate/Nwaba

Alt text: NWABA team members dance and sing along while doing silly dance moves around the office.

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805 Broadway Street , Suite 750
Vancouver, WA
98660

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+13604487254

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