United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Benefits of Adaptive Sports

Your courage, your determination and your drive all led you to serve America proudly. Those same characteristics will also lead to satisfaction and success in adaptive sports. Disabled Veterans of all ages and abilities report better health, new friendships and a better quality of life when participating in adaptive sports. Disabled Veterans who are physically active simply have more fun! To get started, take some time to review the many sports opportunities available to you by reaching out to your VA clinical team and checking out this website.

Get started by learning how disabled Veterans can benefit from adaptive sports. Check out the website and if you still have questions, contact us at vacoadaptiveSP@va.gov.

Special Events

Interested in creative arts or attending a sports clinic? Check out these VA sponsored special events that are coming up soon.

LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS:

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces who want to take their skiing skills to the next level are eligible to apply for the VA Paralympic ski clinic at Arapahoe Basin resort, April 22-27.
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Download the VA Paralympic ski clinic at Arapahoe Basin resort event flyer here.


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