The visually impaired Pennsylvania native shares his experiences playing both blind and regular hockey, making the U.S. Blind Hockey Team and skating with an NHL legend. About 46 miles northeast […]
Playing Blind and Sighted Hockey Gives Anthony Ashbaugh the Best of Both Worlds Read More »
Strive4You’s purpose is to provide professional opportunities, disability awareness training and adaptive activities. Like many children with a visual impairment, Christy Jones-Ray was subjected to the usual skepticism associated
Tennessee Nonprofit Offers Adaptive Activities for the Blind and Visually Impaired Read More »
Through reading and physical education, blind and deafblind students get to enjoy the same access to camp as their sighted peers. In the 1820s, a prominent Boston physician named Dr.
Perkins Summer Literacy Program Provides Fun, Accessible Camp Experience Read More »
Once she got a taste of adaptive climbing during the coronavirus pandemic, Amber DiGerlando was hooked. Growing up, Amber DiGerlando participated in the usual leisure outdoor activities her sighted peers
For Amber DiGerlando, Climbing Is More Than Just a Sport Read More »
Through a partnership with the Foreseeable Future Foundation, blind and visually impaired youth will soon have the opportunity to learn horsemanship. When she first became interested in young children, Hannah
Envision Launches New Ranch Program for Blind and Visually Impaired Children Read More »
Since 1985, the New York Association of Blind Athletes has given blind and visually impaired individuals the opportunity to compete and gain confidence. How does one come to grips with
New York Association Brings Athletic Opportunities for the Blind Read More »
For over 20 years, students from the Tennessee School for the Blind have traveled to Colorado for a week of skiing and fun. Since 1995, Challenge Aspen has been providing
Annual Ski Trip Encourages Independence and Confidence for Tennessee Blind Students Read More »
Blind athletes from around the United States took part in the annual Blind Hockey Classic this past October in Fort Wayne. For nearly 80 years, the Turnstone Center for Children
Turnstone Center Brings Blind Hockey to Indiana Read More »
Since 2016, blind and visually impaired individuals in the Pittsburgh area have experienced the joy of playing hockey. Blind ice hockey was first introduced in Canada in the early 1970’s,
Pittsburgh Rhinos Bring the Excitement of Hockey to the Blind and Visually Impaired Read More »
The 17-year-old Maryland native hopes to one day compete as a swimmer in the Paralympic Games. Success in sports isn’t always quantified by wins, trophies or medals. It can also
Through Para Swimming, Abby Kershaw Finds a Sense of Belonging Read More »
