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National Blind Sports Week presented by Healthy Vision Association

A graphic advertising the 2022 National Blind Sports Week, October 3-8, presented by Healthy Vision Association and #BlindSportsWeek

National Blind Sports Week presented by Healthy Vision Association is right around the corner! Throughout the week of October 3-8, USABA will host a celebration promoting fitness in Americans with visual impairments and showcasing the abilities, opportunities and awareness of sports for the blind.

Sport and fitness activities have the power to provide people who are blind and visually impaired with the framework to set goals, build work ethic and live a healthier lifestyle. Studies have shown that blind and visually impaired individuals who are involved in sport and fitness live a higher-quality life and are twice as likely to find employment. Check our National Blind Sports Week schedule below for a list of events you can take part in.

Then join us during the week of October 3-8 to find an activity you love and show the world that sport and recreation are for everyone.

National Blind Sports Week Facebook Live Panel Discussions:
Join us for a series of Facebook Live panel discussions with different themes each day celebrating National Blind Sports Week. 

Monday, October 3 – Mental Health & Wellness Day

  • Social Media Takeover/Workout by Goalball Sport Ambassador Eliana Mason
  • 7 pm EDT – Zoom/Facebook Live Event
    • Eliana Mason, two-time Paralympic medalist in goalball & USABA Sport Ambassador
    • Antoine Craig, U.S. Track & Field national silver medalist in 200 meters
A graphic with the USABA, National Blind Sports Week and Healthy Vision Association logos advertising Monday, October 3, as Mental Health & Wellness Day; 7pm EDT - Zoom/Facebook Live with Eliana Mason (2-time Paralympian and USABA Sport Ambassador) and Antoine Craig (Track & Field national silver medalist in 200 meters)

Tuesday, October 4 – Making Fitness Accessible

  • Social Media Takeover/Workout by Goalball Sport Ambassador Tyler Merren
  • 7 pm EDT – Zoom/Facebook Live Event
    • Zach Buhler, 2020 Paralympian in goalball and USABA Sport Ambassador
    • Kyle Coon, 2020 Paralympian in triathlon and USABA Sport Ambassador
    • David Brown, Paralympic gold medalist in track & field and USABA Sport Ambassador
A graphic with the USABA, National Blind Sports Week and Healthy Vision Association logos advertising Tuesday, October 4, Making Fitness Accessible; 7pm EDT - Zoom/Facebook Live with David Brown (Track & Field Paralympian and USABA Sport Ambassador); Kyle Coon (2020 Triathlon Paralympian and USABA Sport Ambassador); and Zach Buhler (2020 Goalball Paralympian and USABA Sport Ambassador)

Wednesday, October 5 – The Paralympic Journey

  • Social Media Takeover/Workout by Goalball Sport Ambassador Daryl Walker
  • 7 pm EDT – Zoom/Facebook Live Event
    • Christella Garcia, two-time Paralympian in judo
    • Lisa Czechowski, six-time Paralympian in goalball
A graphic with the USABA, National Blind Sports Week and Healthy Vision Association logos advertising Wednesday, October 5, the Paralympic Journey; 7pm EDT - Zoom/Facebook Live with Lisa Czechowski (6-time Goalball Paralympian and USABA Sport Ambassador) and Christella Garcis (2-time Judo Paralympian)

Thursday, October 6 – The Blind Sports Community

  • Social Media Takeover/Workout by Blind Soccer Sport Ambassador Bailey Martin
  • 7 pm EDT – Zoom/Facebook Live Event
    • Wendy Fagan, Founder, Envision Blind Sports
    • Kirsten French, Program Manager, Northwest Association of Blind Athletes
A graphic with theUSABA, National Blind Sports Week and Healthy Vision Association logos advertising Thursday, October 6, The Blind Sports Community; 7pm EDT - Zoom/Facebook Live with Wendy Fagan (Envision Blind Sports Founder) and Kirsten French (Northwest Association of Blind Athletes Program Manager)

Friday, October 7

  • Social Media Takeover/Workout by Endurance Sport Ambassador Rob Sanchas

How to Get Involved:      Contact USABA Sport Program Coordinator Marybai Huking (mhuking@usaba.org) to have your events listed on our National Blind Sports Week calendar.

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