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.
[1] 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.
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.
More recently, USABA has partnered with the Anthem Foundation to launch the National Fitness Challenge, aimed at encouraging physical activity among visually impaired individuals.
[17] 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.