The clinic is an annual rehabilitation program open to all U. "These veterans teach all of us about
determination, grace and courage.va.

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The NSCD competition center, led by Erik Peterson and his dynamic team,
identifies and trains world -class disabled athletes in Winter Park and around
the country. The NSCD has been a trend-setter and
leader in the industry of therapeutic recreation, and has grown into a
nationally-recognized agency serving children and adults with disabilities
throughout Colorado and the country.

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"As a disabled Vietnam veteran, I'm familiar with the challenges
of learning to live with a permanent disability, and I know that
participating in events like the Rocky Mountain Omnium builds valuable
confidence to triumph over hardship," said Kirk Bauer , executive
director of Disabled Sports USA. WASHINGTON, More than 350 disabled veterans will
ski the Rocky Mountains at the 19th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports
Clinic in Snowmass Village, Colo.

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The three-day cycling
race, which includes twelve different race categories for cyclists of
all abilities, features a time trial, a road race and a criterium
finale through the downtown streets of historic Old Towne Golden,
Colorado, where crowds gather to cheer on the cyclists. DAV, which has co-sponsored the event
since 1991, is a nonprofit, congressionally chartered veterans service
organization, with a membership of more than one million wartime disabled
veterans .

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Women's Sitting Super-G; Stephens won the silver medal in Women's Sitting
Giant Slalom as well.S.S. A member of the U."
Known for inspiring "Miracles on the Mountainside," the National Disabled
Veterans Winter Sports Clinic shows that the lives of disabled veterans can be
changed forever when they discover the challenges they can overcome.gov/opa/pressrel/opalist_listserv.

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About Adaptive Adventures

Adaptive Adventures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated
to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities and
their families through outdoor sports + recreation.cfm

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The RMO is the largest
fully integrated cycling event in the U.

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and includes educational
programs that help recently injured athletes to learn adaptive cycling
techniques from experts in the field.

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For more information about the National Sports Center for the Disabled,
call (303) 293-5711 or visit http://www.

Media Contact: Gavin Attwood
Vice President of Marketing
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In its sixth year, the RMO will take place May 27-30, 2005, in Denver
and the surrounding Rocky Mountain foothills. "Disabled Sports USA is honored to
work with our Denver chapter Adaptive Adventures to serve these fine
young service members who have made great sacrifices for our country."
The RMO is sponsored by Boeing, Tuff Shed , Garceworks Video, The
Wounded Warrior Project, Altitude Sports + Entertainment, Top End and
Schwartz Communications, with support from DS/USA, the United States
Handcycle Federation, the city of Golden , the Federation of
Independent Associations for Cycling (FIAC) and the American Cycling
Association (ACA).org
People wishing to receive e-mail from VA with the latest news releases and
updated fact sheets can subscribe at the following Internet address:
http://www.

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Grammy award-winning singers Vince Gill and Amy Grant will perform a
private concert at the Winter Sports Clinic, courtesy of Challenge Aspen, a
local organization for people with disabilities.

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The National Sports Center for the Disabled Is Proud to Announce Athletes' Outstanding Success at 2006 Paralympic Games in Torino Italy

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VA is a recognized leader in rehabilitation, with recreational therapy
programs at each of its 158 hospitals.

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The RMO is a unique event that pairs able-bodied amateur and
professional cyclists with disabled cyclists at the same venue, on the
same courses, racing in front of the same crowds.
During the six-day program , the veterans 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 . On Friday, April 8, "Race Day" at the event, she will join VA
and DAV leaders to present medals to the veterans as they complete their runs
down the mountainside.

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Cyclists can compete
either in the handcycling or able-bodied cycling division and take
advantage of clinics led by expert Adaptive Adventures instructors,
many of whom have disabilities themselves. The organization
was created in 1999 by a group of physically challenged individuals
who saw the need to increase awareness and participation in sports and
recreation for the disabled, and is considered a national leader in
the area of adaptive cycling, water-skiing, kayaking, and winter
adaptive sports.dsusa.S.
This year, more than 60 newly injured veterans from Operations Enduring
and Iraqi Freedom will join their fellow veterans at the clinic.

Recreational therapy or recreation therapy often refers to the provision of treatment or therapy which uses recreation and activities as the primary medium for persons whose funcitonal abilities are affected by illness, disability or other conditions.

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Steven
Rice, who lost his leg below the knee while serving in Iraq.
For athletes interested in participating in the event ,
registration and additional background information can be found at
http://cycling.org/omnium05 .
Updates, photos and news releases about these events and about all
participating veterans will be posted on the Winter Sports Clinic Web site
during the week at http://www.
Actress Bo Derek, National Honorary Chairperson for VA's National
Rehabilitation Special Events, will also attend the clinic this year to meet
with veterans.

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DENVER, The National Sports Center for the
Disabled (NSCD) celebrates the triumphant return of 18 NSCD-trained athletes
from the 2006 Paralympic Games in Torino, Italy. Continuing its long history of
helping to rebuild the lives of disabled veterans , Adaptive
Adventures, in partnership with DS/USA, will host twelve U. The RMO's main event is the
National Handcycle Championships, which features the best handcyclists
in the world, including World Champion Monica Bascio and Paralympic
silver medalist (2004, Athens) Alejandro Albor.

About Disabled Sports USA

Founded in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans, Disabled Sports USA
provides opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to
gain confidence and dignity through sports , recreation and educational
programs.S., April 3-8, 2005.
"The Winter Sports Clinic is rehabilitation in action," said Secretary of
Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson. I know this year's Winter Sports
Clinic will be a life-changing experience for everyone involved.

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The United States won a total
of 8 medals , including 5 Gold medals and 2 Silver. The organization was represented by 18 athletes at this year 's
world games, including 12 who competed on behalf of the United States."
"Bringing able-bodied and disabled athletes of all abilities
together for a weekend of learning, empowerment and fun, Adaptive
Adventures is proud to host the sixth annual Rocky Mountain Omnium,"
said Ian Lawless, race director , Adaptive Adventures.adaptiveadventures. The organization is the nation's largest multi-sport,
multi -disability organization and serves more than 60,000 people
nationwide. DS/USA also offers sports rehabilitation programs
through its nationwide network of over 80 community-based chapters."
Jointly sponsored by VA and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), the
clinic is hosted each year by the Grand Junction (Colo.) VA Medical Center and
VA's Rocky Mountain Network. Sursely.

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"The
Rocky Mountain Cycling Omnium is a phenomenal opportunity for injured
soldiers, new amputees and athletes of all abilities to join together,
conquer physical disability and have fun on wheels.

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The NSCD applauds the extraordinary efforts of all of our athletes,
including United States skier, Allison Jones, who won a Gold medal in the
Women's Standing Slalom event; and Laurie Stephens, also representing the
U.

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The NSCD teaches lessons in 20 different
sports and activities, providing opportunities for people with disabilities
throughout the year; and what is most unique about the NSCD is that they
accommodate any physical or mental disability.wintersportsclinic.

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"DS/USA and its chapters ' athletic events, counseling programs and
world-class instruction helped give me the confidence and
determination that I needed to overcome my injury," said Lt.

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org.293. Olympic Committee, DS/USA conducts
regional, national and international training camps and competitions
to prepare athletes for the Paralympic Games -- the international
Olympic-sanctioned competitions for athletes with physical
disabilities. military
veterans with spinal cord injuries or diseases, visual impairments, certain
neurological conditions, orthopedic amputations or other disabilities, who
receive care at any Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facility.
For further information, contact Jenny Shafer Tankersley, VA public
affairs coordinator, Winter Sports Clinic, at (757) 728-3450; or Rob Lewis,
DAV communications, at (859) 442-2049.

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Founded in 1970, the NSCD is the nation 's premier adaptive sports and
therapeutic recreation organization.org

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participant in this event and eagerly anticipate returning to Snowmass to
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News Editors /Sports Editors

DENVER----Adaptive Adventures, a
chapter of Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA), today announced the 2005
Rocky Mountain Cycling Omnium (RMO), an integrated cycling event
featuring more than 400 athletes with and without disabilities,
including a group of soldiers recently injured in the Iraq conflict.S. Secret Service will also teach a course on self-defense for people
with disabilities .
"The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is a fantastic
example of the partnership between DAV and VA, with both organizations
committed to serving the rehabilitative needs of our nation's disabled
veterans," said DAV National Commander James E.

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Other NSCD alums that brought home medals included
Michael Milton of the United Kingdom, who won Silver in Men's Standing
Downhill; Kevin Bramble of the United States, who won Gold in Men's Sitting
Downhill racing; and Toby Kane , also representing Britain, who skied to a
Bronze medal finish in the Men's Standing Super-G event . "We look forward
to hosting the thousands of fans and athletes that help make this race
an exceptional event for everyone.
More information is available at www.
The U. Challenge Aspen has played a
key role in supporting the Winter Sports Clinic for the past five years.

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Or, log on to the event 's web site at:
http://www.wintersportsclinic.