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Coverage collected under adaptive sports across both reported articles and community blog posts.
NWABA is hosting adaptive sports clinics, including rock climbing and bocce, to promote physical activity among the visually impaired community.
Source: NWABA
Blind veterans completed the Army Ten-Miler using AI glasses that provide audible environmental descriptions, enhancing their independence in athletic events.
Source: Axios
USABA is seeking a new Executive Director to lead the organization and support blind athletes nationwide. Applications are open, and candidates can find details on the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee's careers page.
Source: USABA
Blind marathoner Adrian Broca to run St. George Marathon with Utah guides, aiming for a 3:10 finish to qualify for Boston.
Source: KSL.com
USABA invites nominations for its Internal Athlete Advisory Council, ensuring athletes' voices in governance. Goalball World Championships rosters also announced.
Source: USABA
USABA has opened registration for the USA Goalball National Team Open Tryouts. This pathway aims to prepare athletes for the LA2028 Paralympic Games, offering a fair and competitive selection process.
Source: USABA
USABA is hosting open tryouts for goalball, offering athletes a path to the LA2028 Paralympic Games. Registration is now open.
Source: USABA
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Artists Equity teams up with Robert Pattinson's Icki Eneo Arlo to create 'Shot in the Dark,' a documentary on the first U.S. Paralympic blind soccer team.
Source: USABA
USABA has announced the Team USA rosters for the 2026 IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships. The event highlights the next generation of goalball athletes from the U.S.
Source: USABA
Austin FC and partners open Texas' first blind soccer pitch at TSBVI, promoting adaptive sports accessibility.
Source: Axios Austin
URI's Surf Therapy program invites visually impaired youth to experience adaptive surfing, studying its impact on participants.
Source: Rhody Today
Aspen Henderson, 14, will represent Team USA at the 2026 IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships in Kazakhstan.
Source: The Observer News
Ciegocleta, a tandem bicycle club in Quito, Ecuador, empowers visually impaired individuals by offering cycling opportunities with sighted volunteers, promoting inclusion and independence.
Source: AP News
Legally blind surfer Steve Fox impresses locals at Agnes Water, Queensland, showcasing adaptive surfing and inspiring inclusivity in sports.
Source: ABC News
The McLaren Adaptive Golf Clinic will host over 40 adaptive golfers with expert coaching at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club.
Source: The Ally Challenge
Soundball Singapore's assistant head receives a grant to enhance sports programmes for visually impaired players.
Source: Head Topics
James Griffiths, a vision-impaired archer from Victoria, is aiming for international competition, using innovative techniques to overcome his visual challenges.
Source: ABC News
Blind archer James Griffiths pursues world competition, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.
Source: Archery News
The AER's Physical Activity and Recreation Interest Group supports professionals and families in enhancing access to physical activities for individuals with visual impairments through shared resources and collaboration.
Source: AER
World Blind Golf announces the 2025 Brisbane Open, promoting inclusive golf for blind and visually impaired athletes.
Source: World Blind Golf
TWU hosts sports camp for blind and deafblind youth, offering activities to build skills and confidence.
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Cleveland's blind bowling league offers visually impaired athletes a chance to compete and build community.
Source: Cleveland 19 News
A Polish foundation enables blind individuals to helm sailing ships across the Baltic Sea using innovative auditory technology.
Source: TVP World
A Pennsylvania program invites visually impaired adults to participate in outdoor activities this August.
Source: WBNG
Envision Blind Sports concluded its 2026 Summer Camp, offering diverse activities to young visually impaired athletes.
Source: Envision Blind Sports
NWABA's Camp Spark begins its 11th year, offering adapted sports and activities to blind and visually impaired youth in Oregon and Washington.
Source: FlashAlert
NWABA's Camp Spark begins its 11th year, offering adapted sports and activities for blind and visually impaired youth.
Source: Right Now Oregon
Beep baseball uses sound-emitting equipment to enable visually impaired athletes to play baseball, enhancing accessibility and community engagement.
Source: WUSF
Camp Abilities in Brockport offers a barrier-free sports environment for visually impaired youth, featuring one-on-one instruction and inspiring similar programs globally.
Source: Yahoo Sports
The Quincy SuperKids Race on June 19 offered children with special needs, including visual impairments, a chance to participate in inclusive soapbox racing.
Source: WGEM
Lighthouse Guild, Meta, and Achilles International marked Global Accessibility Awareness Day with a tandem bike ride showcasing AI-powered glasses for blind and low-vision participants.
Source: Vision Monday
Roborock partners with Miami Lighthouse, donating $50,000 to support blind soccer and unveiling the ClearPath Classroom to advance accessibility.
Source: PR Newswire
Lowie van Eck, a runner from the Netherlands with around six percent vision due to ADOA, ran his first marathon without a guide in 2025. In 2027 he plans to run a secret international marathon on his own. This is his story about invisible visual impairment and what autonomy means to him.
Source: Lowie van Eck, Running Solo (guest writer)