TWU sports camp helps blind, deaf youth build skills and confidence

Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Alanna Quillen, NBC DFW · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Young athletes from across North Texas spent the week learning new sports, building confidence and developing athletic skills at a specialized camp hosted by Texas Woman’s University. The weeklong camp welcomed 25 participants ages 9 to 18 who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind. Campers took

Why this matters in The Fort Worth

The success of Texas Woman's University's sports camp for blind, deaf, and deafblind youth has implications for local schools in the Fort Worth area. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth has a significant population of students with disabilities who could benefit from similar programs. The Fort Worth ISD and neighboring districts may consider partnering with organizations like TWU to provide adapted physical education opportunities for their students. The camp's model of pairing athletes with coaches who are trained in adapted physical education could be replicated in local schools, helping to promote inclusivity and accessibility in physical education programs. By providing these opportunities, Fort Worth schools can help students with disabilities develop important life skills, such as confidence and teamwork, and create a more supportive and inclusive community for all students. This could also lead to increased participation in sports and physical activities among students with disabilities in the Fort Worth area.

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Category: schools · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: NBC DFW · Reading time: 1 min

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TWU sports camp helps blind, deaf youth build skills and confidence

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