American Blind Skiing Foundation (ABSF) - ABSF is committed to serving blind and visually impaired people of all ages by offering activities that build confidence and independence in a comfortable supportive setting. These positive experiences can last a lifetime.
ABSF enables blind and visually impaired individuals to ski and snowboard with qualified guides at a variety of ski areas in the Midwest throughout the ski season. Blind and visually impaired skiers/snowboarders, of varying levels of experience, work with guides so that they can enjoy this exhilarating winter sport.
ABSF enables blind and visually impaired individuals to ski and snowboard with qualified guides at a variety of ski areas in the Midwest throughout the ski season. Blind and visually impaired skiers/snowboarders, of varying levels of experience, work with guides so that they can enjoy this exhilarating winter sport.
Club Contact Info
- Nickname ABSF
- Primary Contact See list of Club Officers below
- Street 609 Crandell Lane
- City / State / Zip Schaumburg, IL 60193
- Phone (312) 409-1605
- eMail absf@absf.org
- Website http://www.ABSF.org
Club Meeting Info
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Meeting Place
Schaumburg, IL
- View on Google Maps
- Meeting Comments Board of Directors meet via Telecon on 3rd Monday of the month. Club members do not meet as a group except during winter months at ski/snowboard events
Club Profile & Stats
- Number of Members 71
- Age Requirement NONE
- Children OK Yes
- Family Membership Yes
- Election Month July
- Type of Snowriding Alpine
- Regional VP
Membership Comments
Anyone interested in supporting Visually impaired skiers/riders of all ages, including sighted volunteer guides, non-skiing helpers and family & friends are all welcome to join.