Welcome to MBAA

A hand holding a goalball with the court in the background

The Michigan Blind Athletic Association (MBAA) is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide blind and low vision individuals, who are often separated from physical education classes and competition, opportunities to participate in competitive and recreational athletic activities.

The MBAA further considers, as part of its mission, the continuing education of coaches and physical education instructors in techniques of coaching and physical education for participants of all ages who are blind or low vision.

The MBAA is dedicated to the proposition that, empowered to participate, the quality of life of persons who are blind or low vision is improved while he/she develops the confidence needed to participate and contribute in a competitive society.

Established as a 501c3 in 1980, The MBAA helps any Athlete who is blind or low vision in the state of Michigan have access and opportunity to sports and athletics.