About ABSF

ABSF was founded in 1971 and is a non-profit tax exempt (501-C3) national organization chartered in the State of Illinois.  The purpose of ABSF is to provide an educational skiing program that is open to any blind or visually impaired person in the hope of providing both physical and psychological therapeutic value.

In a world where "a picture is worth a thousand words"  it's easy to understand the barriers that confront a child ... who can see no pictures.  So it is with the visually impaired children and adults who ABSF serves.

Having the spirit and fortitude to overcome the daily challenges of life is difficult enough if you have sight, but for the blind, those challenges can be overwhelming.  Confidence in oneself is needed.  The American Blind Skiing Foundation is in the business of helping visually impaired children and adults build that confidence.
 

ABSF helps the blind to focus on what they can do ... not on what they can't see.  This knowledge and confidence gives them some of the tools they need to successfully face challenges in other aspects of their lives. 

ABSF is endorsed by the Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council (CMSC). Some ABSF blind skiers have become proficient in racing and have participated and won medals with the NASTAR National Championships.  ABSF welcomes everyone.

This totally volunteer organization depends on voluntary contributions and fundraising activities to continue its work.  Tax deductible contributions can be sent to 

The American Blind Skiing Foundation
C/O Jim Hynan, Treasurer
8100 Foster Ln, #310
Niles, IL 60714-1159

ABSF Officers
Nate Magit, President
Ron Klein, Vice President
Jim Hynan, Treasurer
Michelle Hulscher, Secretary