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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. Alongside this, USABA is
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USABA was founded by Dr. Charles Buell in 1976. That year, the first
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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
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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.
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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.
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