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These specialized rehabilitation events aim to optimize Veterans’ independence, community engagement, well-being, and quality of life. The programs are built on clinical expertise within VA, with essential support from Veteran Service Organizations, corporate sponsors, individual donors and community partners. National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdepartment.va.gov%2Fveteran-sports%2Fnational-veterans-summer-sports-clinic%2F/1/01000195247e6863-55ad1ef3-ec3a -4633-bf8c-6b8fe47e290c-000000/f8Cjx-JC8Z2raMRszWrc55WylX_WCI7AZt2sp4_WXG8=392> | San Diego, California | August 23-30, 2025 (Registration ends March 1, 2025) — The adaptive sports program is designed for Veterans whose current rehabilitation goals would benefit from the value of adaptive summer sports. Adaptive sports included are sailing, surfing, adaptive fitness, kayaking, cycling, yoga and meditation. A rehabilitative and educational hands-on sporting event for military Rehabilitation events specifically designed for Veterans with disabilities allow eligible participants to gain motivation, improve their independence, achieve a healthier lifestyle, and enjoy a higher quality of life. NVSSC is open to all Veterans enrolled in VA health care. 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This annual event promotes rehabilitation by instructing Veterans with specific life-changing disabilities in adaptive golf. In addition to adaptive golf Veterans will be introduced to other adaptive recreational sports. ​All the activities offered by the NDVGC office will give Veterans an opportunity to develop new skills, strengthen their self-esteem, and expand fellowship and camaraderie among the participants. The event provides eligible Veterans with an opportunity to participate in therapeutic adaptive sporting and other recreational activities; which demonstrates that having a visual impairment or physical disability is a conquerable obstacle to an active, fulfilling and rewarding life. <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.veteransgolfclinic.org%2F/2/01000195247e6863-55ad1ef3-ec3a-4633-bf8c-6b8fe47e290c-000000/YiCW7SfDYrSX1iXDOcaRs9RVM5m5vs66CcZaYTO9qKU=392> National Veterans Creative Arts Festival <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdepartment.va.gov%2Fveteran-sports%2Fnational-veterans-creative-arts-festival%2F/1/01000195247e6863-55ad1ef3- ec3a-4633-bf8c-6b8fe47e290c-000000/kBHR-PiRhmGXdA_d3IusaiPQHiNDIvIHrRrq-NlMWVc=392> | Indianapolis, IN | May 11-18, 2025 (Invitation only) — Across the country each year, Veterans enrolled at VA health care facilities compete in a local creative arts competition. 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