TWU Sports Camp Empowers Blind and Deafblind Youth

Texas Woman’s University (TWU) recently hosted a weeklong sports camp in Denton, Texas, for 25 participants aged 9 to 18 who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind. The camp offered activities such as swimming, gymnastics, tandem biking, and goalball—a team sport designed for athletes with vision impairments. Each camper was paired with a coach, many of whom are TWU adapted physical education graduate students or alumni, to provide personalized guidance and support. The program aims to help young people discover their abilities, improve athleticism, and build confidence both on and off the field.