Most children and youth with visual impairments across the United States have never participated in sports or physical activity before. They haven’t ridden a bike, ran on the track, or even in their school’s PE class. Additionally, 65% of adults with visual impairments across the US are unemployed.  Northwest Association for Blind Athletes changes lives by introducing individuals with visual impairments to sports. Once they experience sports and physical activities, they have more self-confidence and are opened up to the possibility that they really can pursue their dreams in both sports and life. Our athletes leave behind sedentary, isolated lives and they gain skills, confidence, and joy.