Impacts

BORP Transforms Lives

Participation in sports, fitness and recreation activities have been proven to have numerous positive effects. For people with disabilities and vision impairments, however, there are multiple barriers that prevent them from engaging in these activities. BORP breaks down those barriers, and, as a result, our participants’ lives are transformed.

What Participants Say

In surveys about the impact of BORP programs, participants report the following outcomes:

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Increased sense of well-being
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Improved mental health
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Increased frequency of exercise
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Increased self-confidence and self-esteem
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Making a Difference for Youth

For young people, participating in sports and recreation is extremely important in supporting their health, social and emotional development, and promoting success in school. For these reasons, BORP’s programs are especially important for youth with physical disabilities and vision impairments.
“My experience at BORP has given me the opportunity to grow and to get to know my teammates and coaches. It also gave me a lot of different life skills such as responsibility, loyalty, confidence and friendship”
“My experience at BORP has given me the opportunity to grow and to get to know my teammates and coaches. It also gave me a lot of different life skills such as responsibility, loyalty, confidence and friendship”

What Youth Participants Say

BORP’s youth participants report the following outcomes:
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Increased resiliency and persistence
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Increased sense of well-being
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Increased connection to caring adults
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Increased confidence and self-esteem

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Increased sense of belonging and emotional wellness

BORP is a game changer!