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Reuters Published July 5, 2013
Dah Ku participates in long jump at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Dah Ku participates in long jump at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Makka Djouma is seen at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Makka Djouma is seen at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
A child takes part in horseback riding at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
A child takes part in horseback riding at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Jordan Vieira (2nd L) sits with counselor Stephanie Connolly (2nd R) at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Jordan Vieira (2nd L) sits with counselor Stephanie Connolly (2nd R) at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Children pose for their group photograph at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Children pose for their group photograph at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Nicholas Walker ties his shoes after participating in judo at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Nicholas Walker ties his shoes after participating in judo at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
A child fishes with his counselor at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
A child fishes with his counselor at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Nicholas Walker takes part in Judo with a counselor at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Nicholas Walker takes part in Judo with a counselor at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Jordan Vieira high-fives a counselor at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Jordan Vieira high-fives a counselor at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Ahmat Djouma learns to float in the pool with his counselor Adam Dwyer at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Ahmat Djouma learns to float in the pool with his counselor Adam Dwyer at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Counselor Stephanie Connolly (R) uses a white cane causing noise on the basketball rim to help direct Jordan Vieira (C) to shoot the basketball in the direction of the net at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Counselor Stephanie Connolly (R) uses a white cane causing noise on the basketball rim to help direct Jordan Vieira (C) to shoot the basketball in the direction of the net at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Meghan Fink (R) takes part in gymnastics with her counselor Gabriella Badalucco (C) at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Meghan Fink (R) takes part in gymnastics with her counselor Gabriella Badalucco (C) at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Ahmat Djouma walks with his white cane with counselor Adam Dwyer at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Ahmat Djouma walks with his white cane with counselor Adam Dwyer at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Wayne Eberson (R) plays basketball at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Wayne Eberson (R) plays basketball at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Katelin Sweeney (C) learns to walk the balance beam with assistance from counselors Lauren Allen (L) and Andrea Ayala at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Katelin Sweeney (C) learns to walk the balance beam with assistance from counselors Lauren Allen (L) and Andrea Ayala at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Andrew Mead-Colegrove rides on a tandem bicycle with his counselor Jeffrey Hart (L) at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Andrew Mead-Colegrove rides on a tandem bicycle with his counselor Jeffrey Hart (L) at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Anastasia Gian swings the bat as she plays "beep" baseball at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Anastasia Gian swings the bat as she plays "beep" baseball at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Wayne Eberson takes part in gymnastics at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Wayne Eberson takes part in gymnastics at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Wayne Eberson participates in basketball at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Wayne Eberson participates in basketball at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
A woman takes a picture of a group at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
A woman takes a picture of a group at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Wayne Eberson swims at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Wayne Eberson swims at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Dr. Lauren Lieberman, the director of Camp Abilities, speaks to the camp participants in Brockport, New York.
Dr. Lauren Lieberman, the director of Camp Abilities, speaks to the camp participants in Brockport, New York.
Nina Marranca looks at her phone at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Nina Marranca looks at her phone at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Ahmat Djouma takes part in shot put at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Ahmat Djouma takes part in shot put at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Meghan Fink (L) and Wayne Eberson take part in goal ball at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.
Meghan Fink (L) and Wayne Eberson take part in goal ball at Camp Abilities in Brockport, New York.

This gallery comprises images from 'Camp Abilities'. It is a not-for-profit week-long developmental camp using sports to foster greater independence and confidence in children who are blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind.

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