by American Blind Skiing Foundation
Founded in 1971 and chartered in Illinois, the American Blind Skiing Foundation (ABSF) is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit dedicated to making downhill skiing and snowboarding accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. Operating through a network of trained volunteer guide instructors, ABSF has helped generations of blind and low-vision participants experience alpine snow sports.
ABSF provides adaptive ski and snowboard instruction on alpine slopes with a sighted guide for every participant. Guides ski alongside or slightly ahead, communicating turns, terrain changes, and speed adjustments through verbal cues and coordinated movement. The foundation trains and certifies new volunteer guides, runs fundraising events to sustain its programmes, and maintains a membership community for participants and supporters.
ABSF serves children and adults who are blind or have low vision and wish to participate in alpine skiing or snowboarding. Participants with varying degrees of vision loss are welcomed, and no prior snow-sports experience is required.
Music and Memory trains care facilities and families to create personalised playlists for people with dementia and other cognitive conditions, helping them reconnect with memories, reduce anxiety, and improve quality of life. Over 5,800 organisations across the US and internationally have been certified in their programme since 2010.
Music and Memory Inc.
The Xbox Adaptive Controller is a customisable gaming hub designed for players with limited mobility. With 19 external input ports and broad compatibility across Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, it lets users connect switches, joysticks, and buttons in any configuration that works for their body.
Microsoft Xbox
SpecialEffect is a UK charity that helps physically disabled people play video games by adapting controllers and using eye-tracking technology. They provide free expert assessments, custom setups, and developer tools — including EyeMine for eye-controlled Minecraft and Eye Gaze Games for browser-based play.
SpecialEffect
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