Eligible athletes must belong to or join their respective disabled sports organization. Participating groups are the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes, the U.S. Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association, and National Handicapped Sports. Food and housing are provided at no cost to the athlete by the U.S. Olympic Committee. An allowance will be provided for travel costs to all selected candidates. The application deadline is April 20.
Space is limited.
Interested athletes should apply as early as possible. The Lighthouse Inc. of New York City is calling for nominations for its 15th annual Pisart Vision Award, given to people who have made a noteworthy contribution to the prevention, cure or treatment of severe vision impairment or blindness. Nominees may be from any field that prevents or ameliorates blindness or vision impairment, including but not limited to, basic scientific research, engineering, medicine, optometry, rehabilitation or service delivery. Return to the Table of Contents.