Northwest Association for Blind Athletes

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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.

06/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, sponsored, and supported our 2026 Puget Sound Rise Dinner & Auction! Because of your generosity, we can continue providing life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. We are so grateful to be part of such an incredible community.

Presenting Sponsor: Waste Connections of Washington, Inc.

Alt text: Image 1: A thank-you graphic featuring the NWABA Rise Dinner & Auction logo and a list of event sponsors.
Image 2: Four people stand on stage during the auction while one person speaks into a microphone.
Image 3: Four people and a guide dog stand on stage together while one person speaks into a microphone, addressing the audience.

06/13/2026

Here’s how athletes who are blind and visually impaired participate in kayaking. 🛶

Alt text: Clips of athletes who are blind or visually impaired kayaking outdoors, using adaptive techniques and verbal communication with guides and volunteers while on the water.

06/09/2026

A little hike never hurt anyone! We hit the trails at Tualatin Hills Nature Park and got to enjoy some beautiful weather, fresh air, and even better company. Safe to say the sunshine showed up for us. ☀️

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Image 1: A group of 4 athletes and guides hike together along a trail lined with trees.
Image 2: The back of an athlete and a guide are shown walking through a trail lined with trees.

06/06/2026

Sometimes it’s the little things athletes say that stay with us the longest.

Alt text: Video features a clip of NWABA athletes listening to a team member speak while they sit on the grass to rest and have a snack.

06/04/2026

Meet our June feature, Katie V. ⭐️ As NWABA’s Sports Outreach Program Specialist for the Portland and Vancouver area, Katie helps connect athletes and volunteers through sports, movement, and community. From recruiting volunteers and leading virtual workouts to building partnerships and supporting programs behind the scenes, she brings energy and care into every part of her role.

“What inspired me to get involved with NWABA? A deep love for sports, activity, and sharing good times with great people!” One of Katie’s favorite parts about NWABA is seeing athletes and volunteers connect at events and discovering what they bond over first, whether it’s food, where they’re from, or shared hobbies. She shared that one of her most meaningful memories was a Wednesday night ski trip filled with laughter, learning, and athletes celebrating each other’s wins all the way down the mountain.

Fun fact: While you’ll usually see Katie in sports program attire, she actually collects dresses from the 1990s and early 2000s fashion era!

Alt text: Katie smiles while riding a recumbent tandem bike with an athlete along a paved path outdoors.

05/30/2026

Every moment at NWABA starts with opportunity. And because of YOU, that opportunity is made possible. Help us create more moments like these by supporting NWABA’s Spring Campaign: https://nwaba.org/support/donate/

Alt text: Video features clips of NWABA athletes and volunteers participating in adaptive sports and activities including tandem biking, rock climbing, and community events. On-screen text reads: “One person is riding a tandem bike for the first time. A new athlete is showing up nervous… and leaving with a community. Someone is crossing a finish line they never thought possible. Someone is trying a sport they never imagined they could do. A volunteer is becoming a lifelong friend. Barriers are being crossed every single day. Confidence grows here. Independence grows here. Community grows here. This is more than sports. This is NWABA.

05/27/2026

Want to spend part of your summer making a real impact?☀️NWABA is looking for 5 more Camp Spark counselors to join us July 9–17 at Linfield University for an unforgettable week of sports, community, and connection with athletes who are blind or visually impaired. All staff receive a stipend, and NWABA can assist with travel costs as funding allows.

Interested in joining the team? Apply at: https://nwaba.org/programs/camp-spark/camp-staff-information/camp-staff-registration
Questions? Contact Matt Coelho at [email protected] or 360-726-5899.

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Image 1: A camper and a volunteer outdoors, doing high knees together.
Image 2: A camper and a volunteer running together on an outdoor track.
Image 3: A camper and a volunteer outside in a park-like setting, smiling and interacting during an activity.

05/23/2026

Here’s how athletes who are blind and visually impaired participate in bike riding. 🚴

Alt text: Clips of athletes tandem biking outdoors with guides, using verbal support throughout the bike ride.⁠

05/21/2026

We’re just under one month away from our Puget Sound Rise Dinner & Auction and are looking for friendly, dependable volunteers to help make the evening a success! From greeting and checking in guests to supporting the live auction, there’s a role for everyone.

Date: June 13, 2026
Location: Seattle Marriott Bellevue
Volunteer Time Commitment: 3:15–9 PM

All proceeds from this event support NWABA’s mission to provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. As a thank you, volunteers will be provided dinner before the auction begins.

To register to volunteer, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZaHxxeJZG0u0zTlmPyob9CW-uiAQg3dJjIgsOJkxa5xUOVQ4UlQ3NFRIUVFQSjRVSjZFSVdQSDk0NC4u

Alt text: Image 1: Three volunteers/team members smile and pose together at the NWABA auction. They are all wearing name tags and event attire.

Image 2: Guests celebrate their table winning an auction prize while volunteers gather their information and wave celebratory pom-poms around them.

05/19/2026

Some sounds from NWABA’s birding adventure! Guided by Columbia Land Trust, we spent the evening learning bird calls, exploring the land, and listening to migrating Sandhill Cranes echo across the park—so loud it felt like Jurassic Park! Would you go birding with NWABA?

Alt text: Video featuring athletes and volunteers walking through a park during a birding outing, listening and learning about bird calls. Audio includes loud Sandhill Crane calls echoing nearby.

Address

805 Broadway Street , Suite 750
Vancouver, WA
98660

Telephone

+13604487254

Website

http://www.nwaba.org/

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