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2008 Agenda
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| What: |
The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic promotes rehabilitation by instructing severely disabled veterans in adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing, and providing an introduction to other adaptive activities and sports. |
| When: |
March 30 - April 4, 2008 |
| Where: |
Snowmass Village, Colorado |
| Who: |
Participation is open to male and female military service veterans with spinal cord injuries, orthopedic amputations, visual impairments, certain neurological problems and other disabilities. Veterans who currently have inpatient or out-patient status at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility receive first priority. Well over 350 veterans throughout the nation are expected to participate, along with more than 180 ski instructors, including several members of the U.S. Disabled Ski Team and hundreds of other volunteers. |
| Why: |
The Winter Sports Clinic provides profoundly disabled veterans opportunities for self-development and challenge. Participants have an opportunity to develop winter sports skills and take part in a variety of adaptive workshops. |
| Sponsors: |
The Disabled American Veterans, Department of Veterans Affairs, corporate and organizational sponsors, and individual donors. |
| Events: |
Adaptive skiing in sit-skis, mono-skis and bi-skis; instruction in adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing for stand-up skiers; alternate activities include scuba diving, rock climbing, wheelchair self-defense, sled hockey, horseback riding, target shooting, snowmobiling, and various additional programs, seminars and activities. |
| Sponsor Contact: |
Ed Hartman, DAV National Director of Voluntary Services, (202) 314-5218, FAX (202) 554-3581, ehartman@davmail.org |
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