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DAV van Volunteer Drivers Needed
More than 9,000 volunteers drive veterans to their VA medical center and clinic appointments as part of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Volunteer Transportation Network (VTN). Additional volunteer drivers are needed to sustain the program of providing free rides to veterans. The volunteer driver corps is aging and younger volunteers are needed to continue this vital service at all VA medical centers, according to Edward E. Hartman, DAV's National Director of Voluntary Services. Veterans who utilize VTN are typically too ill to drive themselves, do not have family members around to drive them to their appointments, or have no other means of transportation.

Volunteers interested in becoming drivers must pass a physical examination and health screening administered at a VA Medical Center. Once determined physically fit to safely transport passengers, volunteers must show proof of a safe driving record, a valid driver's license, and current motor vehicle bodily-injury liability and property damage, and be willing to attend training. Those interested should contact the Voluntary Service Chief at their nearest VA Medical Center or call DAV Voluntary Services at 202-554-3501.
Winter Sports Clinic Skier Winter Sports Clinic Registration Deadline: November 30
The deadline for registering for the 2007 National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is November 30, 2006. The clinic, jointly sponsored by VA and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), will be held in Snowmass, Colorado, April 1 - Friday, April 6, 2007. 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. Participants 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. To register, contact Teresa Parks at (970) 263-5040.

For more information, visit the event's web site at:
http://www.va.gov/vetevent/wsc/2007/default.cfm.

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