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Invacare Supports Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
 Thanks in part to the support of Invacare Corporation, approximately 400 disabled veterans are expected to ski the Rocky Mountains at the 23rd National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass Village, Colo., near Aspen, from March 29-April 3. Recently wounded veterans from the War on Terror will participate in the event, which is the largest annual rehabilitation event of its kind in the world.
The clinic is open to all U.S. military veterans with spinal cord injuries or disease, visual impairments, certain neurological conditions, orthopedic amputations or other disabilities, who receive care at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities.
During the six-day program, veterans will learn adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing and be introduced to a variety of other adaptive activities and sports, such as rock climbing, scuba diving, snowmobiling and sled hockey. The U.S. Secret Service will also teach a course on self-defense for people with disabilities.
“Invacare is extremely proud to support U.S. military veterans by sponsoring the 23rd National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic,” said A. Malachi Mixon, III, chairman and chief executive officer, Invacare Corporation. “Invacare’s products help people with disabilities live active and fulfilling lifestyles. The athletes who participate in this Clinic embody Invacare’s ‘Yes, You Can’ mission.”
Invacare is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor in the $8 billion worldwide market for medical equipment used in the home. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes an extensive line of health care products for the non-acute care environment, including the home health care, retail, and extended care markets.
In addition to the generous sponsorship of Invacare, the event is co-sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the VA.
The VA (www.va.gov) is a government agency that runs 1,300 health care facilities for veterans across the United States. DAV (www.dav.org) is a nonprofit, Congressionally chartered veterans service organization with a membership of more than 1.3 million wartime disabled veterans. The Winter Sports Clinic provides participants with a full range of sports, recreation and educational opportunities.
To learn more about Invacare, visit www.invacare.com.
For more information on the event visit www.wintersportsclinic.com.
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