This event is the world leader in promoting rehabilitation by instructing Veterans with disabilities in adaptive Alpine and Nordic skiing, and introducing them to a number of other adaptive recreational activities and sports. For many newly injured Veterans, including many injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Clinic offers their first experience in winter sports and gives them the inspiration to take their rehabilitation to a higher level. Participants include Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, neurological challenges and visual impairments. 

Information or to request an application:
Teresa Parks at (970) 263-5040; or at Teresa.Parks@va.gov. Fully completed applications must be received by November 30, 2009 to participate in the 2010 National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. The application process requires a medical clearance that needs a physician's concurrence.

Sponsors & Hosts:
Sponsored by VA and Disabled American Veterans (DAV), with financial assistance from corporate sponsors and individual donors. The Grand Junction Colorado VA Medical Center and VA’s Rocky Mountain Network host the event each year.

Program Contact:
Santo Trombetta, Event Director
(970) 242-0731
Santo.Trombetta@va.gov 

Media Contact:
Jose Llamas
(202) 461-7549
Jose.Llamas@va.gov