The 29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games
The 29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games were held in Spokane, Washington, July 13-18. The competition offered 17 different sporting events for veterans who use wheelchairs because of spinal cord injuries, amputations, and neurological diseases. The games promoted rehabilitation through rigorous competition in events such as basketball, rugby, softball, and hand cycling. A special "Kids Day" program allowed children with disabilities to meet the athletes and be introduced to wheelchair sports. Check out the photo gallery from this great event by clicking here.
Training Grants for Veterans
The Department of Labor recently announced 17 grants, totaling more than $7.5 million dollars, to provide approximately 3,000 veterans with job training to help them succeed in civilian careers related to "green jobs." Fields of employment include energy efficiency and renewable energy, modern electric-power development and clean vehicles. To view more information about this initiative, visit the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration website and look for the "green jobs" heading. More information on the Labor Department's unemployment and re-employment programs for veterans is available on the Department of Labor website.
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