Abby Duffy – Blind Ski Racer

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Article titled From IT Project to Paralympic Podiums: Guiding Dreams Text from article below. Chris and Abby’s Journey to the 2026 Paralympics Chris has been leading key projects at MKS while also guiding his daughter, Abby, who is pursuing her dream of competing in the 2026 Paralympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy. Abby, who lost her vision at age 6, started skiing at 9 and has been an alpine ski racer for six years. She competes in three disciplines and is currently ranked 12th in the world in slalom. On the slopes, Chris guides Abby by skiing in front of her, wearing bright-colored clothing, and communicating through headsets. Abby follows his instructions and the bright visual cues, navigating the course as a team. Last week at the Winter Park Open in Colorado, Chris and Abby competed in six races, earning five silver medals and one gold. With a packed race schedule ahead, they remain focused on securing Abby a spot on Team USA. Chris and Abby will continue this incredible journey to the Paralympics.

MKS Information Technology Newsletter Q1 2025

From IT Projects to Paralympic Podiums: Guiding Dreams

Abby skiing a slalom course between red and blue gates.

New England College News -February 3, 2023

Skiing Sight Unseen

Abby in skiing clothes. smiling, wearing a helmet, goggles, microphone, and CHS ski bib.

New Hampshire Chronicle: A Positive Vision – February 24, 2022

Abby smiling, wearing earbuds, and talking.

Freedom Scientific’s  – Student of the Month Abby – June 2021

Abby wearing a gray coat, yellow helmet, orange ski bib and ski goggles, smiling while looking upward. She is wearing skis and holding a ski pole in each hand. on a ski slope.

Arctica – Blind Ambition – November 2, 2020

Abby holding her white cane in her right hand, wearing a computer bag and backpack, smiling at her teacher in school.

Concord Monitor January 26, 2019

New world of words: Technology helps visually impaired students in Concord area schools

Screenshot of YouTube video with Abby talking to a camera.

Inside Edition – December 11, 2018

Blind 14-Year-Old Skier Doesn’t Let Her Disability Slow Her Down