USA-Russia Goalball Exchange Program: May 10-20, 2015

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow will host 6 youth athletes and 4 coaches from the United States for a Goalball sports exchange program, May 10-20, 2015. The exchange program is a partnership between the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), the United States Embassy in Russia and the U.S. Department of State’s division of Sports Diplomacy – SportsUnited, and has been made possible by funding from the Department of State. This exchange is part of the U.S. government’s efforts to reach out to youth populations, to facilitate people-to-people connections and to promote inclusion and diversity.  The program will help…  Read More

New Partnership with Bosma Enterprises

Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 14, 2013) – The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is pleased to partner with Bosma Enterprises to promote job opportunities for people who are blind and visually impaired. Bosma Enterprises is a dynamic organization that employs qualified and motivated candidates with career opportunities for people of all experience levels and professional backgrounds. “Despite continued gains in employment, people who are blind and visually impaired remain one of America’s greatest untapped labor resources and Bosma Enterprises is honored to partner with USABA to implement marketing strategies to promote job opportunities to athletes who are blind…  Read More

WellPoint Foundation Awards $150,000 to USABA

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Teenagers who are blind and visually impaired will have new opportunities to live healthy, active lifestyles thanks to a $150,000 grant from the WellPoint Foundation to the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA). The grant will help teens in 12 states participate in a National Physical Fitness Challenge. Research has consistently shown that individuals who participate in regular physical activity to improve their health have higher energy levels, lower risks of health-related diseases, improved psychological health, and lower rates of depression and anxiety. Unfortunately, because of the many barriers and misconceptions about their abilities, approximately…  Read More

Blind and Visually Impaired Skiers Learn to Ski in Breckenridge, CO

Anthem Life Insurance Company Sponsors USABA/BOEC Winter Ski Camp The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is pleased to announce they will be hosting the 7th annual Winter Ski Camp in Breckenridge, Colorado, from Thursday, March 7 through Monday, March 11, thanks to generous support from the Anthem Life Insurance Company. For this event, USABA partners with the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) for lodging and trained ski guides, a key element for athletes who are blind and visually impaired. This year USABA and BOEC will provide two days of alpine skiing and one day of nordic skiing in…  Read More

WellPoint Foundation Impacting Blind and Visually Impaired Teens Nationwide

Dec 12, 2012 Over 20 Agencies Participating in Fitness Challenge The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is pleased to announce a second year of the National Fitness Challenge thanks to a generous $150,000 grant from the WellPoint Foundation. This year we will partner with over 20 agencies from across the United States who will provide more than 700 teenagers who are blind and visually impaired with an opportunity to increase their physical fitness levels and live a healthier and more active lifestyle. “We are extremely pleased and excited to partner with the WellPoint Foundation to host a second year…  Read More