History

VIBeS was incorporated into a public, all volunteer non-profit organization on March 23, 1998; however the group had operated under the umbrella of the Colorado Ski School for the Blind (CSSB) since 1989. After a successful relationship lasting 9 years, it was determined that a more community oriented program would better fulfill the needs of the blind and visually impaired in the Colorado Springs Area. The Colorado Springs community program changed its name to Visually Impaired and Blind Skiers of the Colorado Springs Community (VIBeS) when it became an independent non-profit.