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Downhill Program Targets
Downhill Program Targets

Blind Skiers
Blind Skiers

THE AMERICAN BLIND SKIING FOUNDATION is a non-
profit organization chartered in the State of Illinois. Since the
1970s, ABSF has been changing the lives of blind skiers,
helping them focus on what they can do instead of what
TMany blind skiers have commented, “IF I CAN
they cannot.
SKI, I CAN DO ANYTHING.”

ABSF provides an educational downhill skiing program that
is open to any blind or visually impaired person, child
through adult. If they can get into skis, we’ll work with them.
ABSF gives them confidence-building experiences that can
last a lifetime.

What else the visually impaired person gets out of skiing:
KNOWLEDGE that they have challenged themselves in a
non-traditional area for the visually impaired; FUN - the
speed and rush that comes from flying down the hill is inde-
scribable; SOCIAL INTERACTION - sitting down with other
skiers and sharing the excitement and adventure of skiing.
Oh, did I mention that sighted guides for the blind have just
as much fun?

How can you assist and support blind skiers through ABSF?
Adopt a blind skier
Adopt a blind ski team
Become an ABSF volunteer
Donate items that will help ABSF fundraise
Tax deductible contributions to help ABSF operate.

For more information on how you can help support visually
impaired children and adults through ABSF, visit absf.org.
Or contact MaryJo Morse (H) 815-455-8206 or cell 847-
754-8220, e-mail mjmorse@sbcglobal.net. Mail inquiries:
Jim Hynan, ABSF Treasurer, 8100 Foster Lane #310, Niles,
IL 60714-1159.

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