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
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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
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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
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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
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Through inclusion and diversity, the Renegades give blind and visually impaired individuals the opportunity to bond and play baseball. Joe McCormick is a Harvard graduate with a degree in computer
Boston Renegades Beep Baseball Offers Blind Athletes the Thrill of America’s Pastime Read More »
It was only after being introduced to rowing that Outlaw was finally able to accept her vision loss. There’s something about getting in a boat, being on the water and
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The mission of Makapo is to help people with disabilities live active lives through inclusive outrigger paddling programs. Finishing last in a race can sometimes lead to an experience more
Makapo Aquatics Creating Lasting Memories On the Water Read More »
