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== Sports == | == Sports == | ||
USABA supports 13 different sports, including: | |||
USABA works with 13 different sports, which include: ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/beep-baseball/|title=Beep Baseball - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> Bowling, Cycling,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/cycling/|title=Cycling - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> Soccer 5-a-side,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/soccer-5-a-side/|title=Soccer 5-a-side - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/goalball/|title=Goalball - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> Hockey,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/hockey/|title=Hockey - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> Judo,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/judo/|title=Judo - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> Powerlifting,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/powerlifting/|title=Powerlifting - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> Rowing,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/rowing/|title=Rowing - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> Skiing,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/ski/|title=Skiing - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> Swimming,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/swimming/|title=Swimming - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> Track & Field,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/track/|title=Track & Field and Distance Running - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> and Military sports.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/military-sports/|title=Military Sports - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> The most well-known sport is Goalball. | |||
⚫ | * ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beep Baseball - United States Association of Blind Athletes |url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/beep-baseball/ |access-date=2019-10-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== Past events == | |||
* ] | |||
USABA has hosted and/or been a part of a variety of events that range from local development camps, national championships, to the Paralympics. USABA has also either hosted or been part of the Can-Am Pacific Games (1987), Youth Championships (1992), The International Games for the Disabled (1984), USABA Summer Games, USABA Regionals, the Olympiad (1976), World Championship Games, Blind Nationals, and USABA National Championships. | |||
* ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cycling - United States Association of Blind Athletes |url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/cycling/ |access-date=2019-10-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Soccer 5-a-side - United States Association of Blind Athletes |url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/soccer-5-a-side/ |access-date=2019-10-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Goalball - United States Association of Blind Athletes |url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/goalball/ |access-date=2019-10-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hockey - United States Association of Blind Athletes |url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/hockey/ |access-date=2019-10-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Judo - United States Association of Blind Athletes |url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/judo/ |access-date=2019-10-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Powerlifting - United States Association of Blind Athletes |url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/powerlifting/ |access-date=2019-10-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rowing - United States Association of Blind Athletes |url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/rowing/ |access-date=2019-10-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Skiing - United States Association of Blind Athletes |url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/ski/ |access-date=2019-10-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Swimming - United States Association of Blind Athletes |url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/swimming/ |access-date=2019-10-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
* ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Track & Field and Distance Running - United States Association of Blind Athletes |url=https://www.usaba.org/sports/track/ |access-date=2019-10-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
* Military sports<ref>{{Cite web |title=Military Sports - United States Association of Blind Athletes |url=https://www.usaba.org/military-sports/ |access-date=2019-10-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
The most prominent sport is ], which was designed specifically for blind athlete | |||
USABA's events are all focused on providing tips, strategies, and opportunities to engage in the sports that they offer, or encourage any recreational or competitive fitness. Recently, USABA has partnered with the Anthem Foundation to introduce the National Fitness Challenge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/category/national-fitness-challenge/|title=NFC Participants Travel Equivalent of 11 Times Around Earth - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> Alongside this, USABA is also promoting National Blind Sports Day, an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the abilities, opportunities, and awareness of sports for the blind or visually impaired.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/blindsportsday/|title=National Blind Sports Day presented by Healthy Vision Association - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> | |||
== Events == | |||
USABA hosts various events, including development camps, national championships, and competitions such as the ]. Past events include the 1987 Can-Am Pacific Games, the 1992 Youth Championships, and the 1984 International Games for the Disabled. More recently, USABA has partnered with the Anthem Foundation to launch the National Fitness Challenge, aimed at encouraging physical activity among visually impaired individuals. USABA also promotes National Blind Sports Day, which raises awareness about sports opportunities for the blind..<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/blindsportsday/|title=National Blind Sports Day presented by Healthy Vision Association - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> | |||
== Awards and recognition == | == Awards and recognition == | ||
USABA |
In 2019, USABA received the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award from the ], which honors organizations contributing to the blind community. USABA is also recognized as a High Performance Management Organization by the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/dr-jacob-bolotin-awards/2019-winners|title=2019 Winners {{!}} National Federation of the Blind|website=www.nfb.org|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> | ||
USABA is also recognized as a High Performance Management Organization with the Paralympics. | |||
== Sponsors & Partnered Associations == | == Sponsors & Partnered Associations == | ||
USABA |
USABA collaborates with organizations such as the ], the Anthem Foundation, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the National Industries for the Blind. It also works with groups like Ski for Light and the International Blind Sports Federation on specific events.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usaba.org/about-us/sponsors-partners/|title=Sponsors & Partners - United States Association of Blind Athletes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-02}}</ref> | ||
Alongside the organizations listed above, USABA has worked with other organizations on specific events with the Veterans Administration, Ski for Light, National Beep-Baseball Association, and International Blind Sports Federation. | |||
== Scholarship program == | == Scholarship program == | ||
Each year, USABA offers scholarships, including the '''I C You Foundation Valor Achievement Award''' and the '''Arthur E. and Helen Copeland Scholarship''', to support blind or visually impaired students.<ref>{{cite web |title=USABA Scholarship Program - United States Association of Blind Athletes |url=https://www.usaba.org/membership/scholarships/ |access-date=3 October 2019}}</ref> | |||
USABA annually gives out scholarships to students, which include: | |||
* I C You Foundation Valor Achievement Award - I C You Foundation | |||
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==References== | ==References== |
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The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is an organization founded in 1976 to increase the number and quality of world-class athletic opportunities for Americans who are blind or visually impaired. USABA has reached over 100,000 blind individuals, and have over 3,000 current members who compete in thirteen sports, most prominently goalball.
Overview
USABA is a Colorado-based organization whose mission is to empower U.S Americans who are blind or visually impaired and promote a healthy lifestyle by providing opportunities in sports, recreation, and other physical activities. Alongside this, USABA is focused on deconstructing misconceptions about the abilities of people who are blind or visually impaired by educating and inspiring the public through media outreach. USABA is open to any aspiring or current athletes who are blind or visually impaired, coaches, volunteers, or supporters who wish to involve themselves in this community.
History
USABA was founded by Dr. Charles Buell in 1976. That year, the first Olympiad for the Disabled was hosted in Toronto, Canada, with 27 men and women representing the United States. After this event, a group of national leaders, coaches, and educators began to discuss the importance of an organization specifically focused on promoting and sponsoring competitions for people who are blind or visually impaired. This led to the creation of USABA.
Other original founding members include Arthur Copeland, Judy Whyte, and Lou Moneymaker.
Sports
USABA supports 13 different sports, including:
- Beep baseball
- Bowling
- Cycling
- 5-a-side soccer
- Goalball
- Ice hockey
- Judo
- Powerlifting
- Rowing
- Skiing
- Swimming
- Track and field
- Military sports
The most prominent sport is goalball, which was designed specifically for blind athlete
Events
USABA hosts various events, including development camps, national championships, and competitions such as the Paralympic Games. Past events include the 1987 Can-Am Pacific Games, the 1992 Youth Championships, and the 1984 International Games for the Disabled. More recently, USABA has partnered with the Anthem Foundation to launch the National Fitness Challenge, aimed at encouraging physical activity among visually impaired individuals. USABA also promotes National Blind Sports Day, which raises awareness about sports opportunities for the blind..
Awards and recognition
In 2019, USABA received the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award from the National Federation of the Blind, which honors organizations contributing to the blind community. USABA is also recognized as a High Performance Management Organization by the Paralympic Games.
Sponsors & Partnered Associations
USABA collaborates with organizations such as the United States Paralympic Team, the Anthem Foundation, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the National Industries for the Blind. It also works with groups like Ski for Light and the International Blind Sports Federation on specific events.
Scholarship program
Each year, USABA offers scholarships, including the I C You Foundation Valor Achievement Award and the Arthur E. and Helen Copeland Scholarship, to support blind or visually impaired students.
References
- "Mission & Vision - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Our Story - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "USABA Founding Members - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Beep Baseball - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Cycling - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Soccer 5-a-side - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Goalball - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Hockey - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Judo - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Powerlifting - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Rowing - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Skiing - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Swimming - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Track & Field and Distance Running - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Military Sports - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "National Blind Sports Day presented by Healthy Vision Association - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "2019 Winners | National Federation of the Blind". www.nfb.org. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Sponsors & Partners - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "USABA Scholarship Program - United States Association of Blind Athletes". Retrieved 3 October 2019.