What is goalball, you ask? Goalball is just one of the many adaptive sports featured at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. Played using a specialized ball that makes noise and strategy, the Paralympic sport allows Veterans with visual impairments to compete, build confidence and stay active. In this video, watch Marine Corps Veteran Zach Tidwell explain this sport. Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org #VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy

After overcoming serious injuries, Washington DC VA Medical Center Army Veteran Clarence Davis is finding strength and healing on the slopes. At the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, Davis speaks about his journey, positive experience and confidence on the slopes. Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org #VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy

After three strokes in 2016 left him unable to move and visually impaired, Army Veteran Richard Cooks faced challenges. With the support of VA physical therapists and team, he has continued his recovery journey, one that has brought him to the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, Now, he’s showing others what stroke survivors can achieve through resilience and adaptive sports. Learn more: www.wintersportsclinic.org U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: www.va.gov Proudly supported by DAV: www.dav.org #VeteransFirst #WinterSportsClinic #AdaptiveSports #DisabledVeterans #DAV #recreationtherapy