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NWABA
Affiliates
USABA
International Blind Sports Federation
International Paralympics Committee
U.S. Paralympics
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
Major Sponsors/Foundation Grants:
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Vision: To offer athletic opportunities to all blind and visually
impaired athletes in Washington, Oregon, Idaho & Montana.
Mission: The Mission of
the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) is to encourage blind
and visually impaired athletes to participate in sporting programs. This
will be accomplished by giving out scholarships to our members, and
organizing regional sports teams. NWABA will support athletes of all ages
without regard to race or religion.
Values:
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Development of sports programs for all blind and visually impaired individuals
in the Northwest.
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Use resources to best serve our members.
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Development of partnerships with other organizations.
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Communication with our national organization - United States Association
of Blind Athletes
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Challenge our athletes to follow their athletic dreams.
History:
NWABA was re-incorporated on May 5th, 2007 for the purpose of helping
blind and visually impaired athletes in Washington,
 Oregon,
Idaho & Montana. The idea of re-starting NWABA came when a group of
Visually Impaired athletes and some supporters decided that there needed
to be more sports opportunities for the blind in their area.
The sport NWABA started with was Powerlifting. The team began with only
two or three interested lifters, and by the time they started training it
had grown to five. Under the direction of Billy Henry, the team went to
its first competition on June 9th, 2007. By the end of the meet, NWABA had
set several new up records and had accumulated many new trophies.
 This
was only the start of their success. Over a four month period, the team
attended 4 meets, placing at least third as a team in each, as well as
taking home numerous records and awards from the World Association for
Benchers and Dead lifters (WABDL).
Powerlifting is only one of the sporting programs that NWABA intends to
support. As we continue to serve athletes and fulfill our mission, we will
develop new programs and continue to improve upon current programs.
Goals:
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Provide athletic opportunities for all
blind and visually impaired individuals in the Northwestern States.
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Organize regional sports teams that will
teach blind athletes about those sports they wish to participate in.
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Be a resource center for Physical
Education teachers to get information on how to teach and adapt sports
for there blind or Visually Impaired students in the public school
system.
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Raise $25,000 a year to help provide
athletic opportunities for athletes this includes scholarships, teaching
expenses and equipment.
Strategic Plan - Coming Soon
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"Our
Primary Goal is to encourage participation in sporting programs"
