USABA Member Carries 2008 Olympic Torch During North American Leg

Jessica Lorenz, USABA member and Paralympian recently carried the Olympic Torch during its brief North American leg of the worldwide torch relay. Please click here for a great story about Jessie's accomplishment.

The United States Association of Blind Athletes, a member organization of the U.S. Olympic Committee, is a non-profit organization that provides training for blind and visually impaired athletes for competition in nine sports. USABA members range from blind children developing sports skills to elite athletes who train for competitions such as the Paralympic Games, which continually draws more than 4,000 disabled athletes.