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International Blind Astronomy Olympiad

#AstronomyForAll

About IBAO

OUR MISSION

To teach astronomy because the universe is for everyone.

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Through the International Blind Astronomy Olympiad, we make the cosmos accessible to blind and visually impaired students, inspiring curiosity and proving that the wonders of the universe are for all.​

Upcoming Events

  • Astronomy Learning Center
    Date and time is TBD
    Astronomy Learning Center, 101 Science Way, Kilmore VIC 3764, Australia
    A global event where blind students demonstrate their astronomy skills through various challenges and problem-solving tasks.

Our Impact

100+

Participating Schools

20+

Countries Reached

100%

Student Engagement

Success Stories

“Participating in the International Blind Astronomy Olympiad has been a life-changing experience for our students. It has opened up new horizons and sparked a deep interest in astronomy.”

 

Nora Jacobs, Educator

Our Collaborators

MICROSOFT

US Top 20 University Students 

NASA

Updates

LOGO FOR IBAO

EMPOWERING BLIND STUDENTS THROUGH ASTRONOMY

THE INTERNATIONAL BLIND ASTRONOMY OLYMPIAD

New Partnerships

The International Blind Astronomy Olympiad (IBAO) is working closely with the International Astronomical Union  (IAU) and the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI) to support blind students

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