blind Athletes Day
by The Virginia Association of blind students (VaBS)
Our goal for this event is to empower blind and visually impaired individuals by providing resources, fostering community, and creating opportunities to stay active alongside fellow athletes. Any organizations that would like to attend, host a table, or lead a session, please let us know! We would love to collaborate with you.
Location:
Columbia Heights Recreation Center
1480 Girard St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Date: October 17, 2026
Getting to the event
Driving: Parking is limited to street parking only.Public Transit: The closest metro station is the Columbia Heights station, which is a 5 to 10 minute walk from the center.Rideshare: Drivers can drop you off directly at the center.
Event Schedule -
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Arrival & Welcome
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Outside Activity
Tandem Biking
Indoor Activity
Goalball
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Outside Activity
Blind Soccer
Indoor Activity
Blind Tennis
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Outside Activity
Blind Cricket
Indoor Activity
Dragon Boating/First Aid Workshop
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Socializing, Snacks, & Open Mic
Questions?
If you have any questions or need assistance during the event, please contact Jahmil Garrett-Bey, the Virginia Association Of Blind Students president, at 540-779-4134 or email at jahmilgarrett@gmail.com.
Our goal for this event is to empower blind and visually impaired individuals by providing resources, fostering community, and creating opportunities to stay active alongside fellow athletes. Any organizations that would like to attend, host a table, or lead a session, please let us know! We would love to collaborate with you.
Location:
Columbia Heights Recreation Center
1480 Girard St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Date: October 17, 2026
Getting to the event
Driving: Parking is limited to street parking only.Public Transit: The closest metro station is the Columbia Heights station, which is a 5 to 10 minute walk from the center.Rideshare: Drivers can drop you off directly at the center.
Event Schedule -
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Arrival & Welcome
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Outside Activity
Tandem Biking
Indoor Activity
Goalball
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Outside Activity
Blind Soccer
Indoor Activity
Blind Tennis
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Outside Activity
Blind Cricket
Indoor Activity
Dragon Boating/First Aid Workshop
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Socializing, Snacks, & Open Mic
Questions?
If you have any questions or need assistance during the event, please contact Jahmil Garrett-Bey, the Virginia Association Of Blind Students president, at 540-779-4134 or email at jahmilgarrett@gmail.com.
Attendees are required to register for at least one sports activity, in order to participate in Blind Athletes Day events, unless you’re only volunteering!
Are you busy and can't make it to the blind athletes day but still want to support??? It's all good. Feel free to donate to support future events and us blind athletes!!! Anything is appreciated!
Register Now:
Are you busy and can't make it to the blind athletes day but still want to support??? It's all good. Feel free to donate to support future events and us blind athletes!!! Anything is appreciated!
Attendees are required to register for at least one sports activity, in order to participate in Blind Athletes Day events, unless you’re only volunteering!
Special Thank you to our sponsors!
blind Athletes Day
by The Virginia Association of blind students (VaBS)
Special Thank you to our sponsors!
Register Now:
Attendees are required to register for at least one sports activity, in order to participate in Blind Athletes Day events, unless you’re only volunteering!