Events

We've searched the globe for interesting national events and regional gatherings. We list everything from local tournaments to large product expos. If you want to add an event, please include its name, date(s), location, contact information (name, phone, address, e-mail and web site) and a brief description.

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July 2009  [back to top]

Mobility International USA - Costa Rica Program June 26-July 10 Go Abroad with Mobility International USA Live with a host family Learn Spanish through immersion Learn about disability rights and leadership Email: apply@miusa.org or call 541-343-1284

29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG) July 13-19 Location: Spokane, WA For more information contact: Doug Beckley, 800-424-8200, ext. 747 Email: DouglasB@pva.org

National Veterans Wheelchair Games July 13-18 Spokane, Washington The largest annual wheelchair sports competition in the world, this event offers 17 different sports to veterans who use wheelchairs due to spinal cord injuries, amputations and neurological diseases. The Games promote rehabilitation through rigorous competition in such events as basketball, rugby, softball, handcycling and others. A special “Kids Day” program allows children with disabilities to meet the athletes and be introduced to wheelchair sports. While past Games have produced national and world-class champions, the Games also provide opportunities for newly disabled veterans to gain sports skills and be exposed to other wheelchair athletes. For more information go to: http://www.specialevents.va.gov/

August 2009  [back to top]

6th Annual Vince Gill & Amy Grant Golf Classic August 3-4 We invite you to join hosts Grammy Award winners Vince Gill and Amy Grant and PGA Pro Fred Funk - along with other PGA Tour pros, champions of the National Amputee Golf Association and disabled veterans - for two days of musical and golf excellence For more information go to: http://www.challengeaspen.org

September 2009  [back to top]

National Veterans TEE Tournament September 6-10 Coralville, Iowa Previously a local program, this new national event provides legally blind and eligible disabled veterans an opportunity to develop new skills and strengthen their self-esteem through adaptive golf and bowling events. Each year, the TEE Tournament uses a therapeutic format to promote rehabilitation, fellowship and camaraderie among participants. The event provides eligible veterans with an opportunity to participate in therapeutic adaptive sporting activities which demonstrate that having a visual or physical disability need not be an obstacle to an active, rewarding life. For more information go to: http://www.specialevents.va.gov/

October 2009  [back to top]

National Veterans Creative Arts Festival October 5-11 San Antonio, Texas This annual program is the culmination of talent competitions in art, creative writing, dance, drama and music for veterans treated in the VA’s national health care system. Each year, approximately 130 veterans exhibit their artwork or perform musical, dance, dramatic or original writing selections in a gala variety show. A professional orchestra accompanies the performance. All veterans invited to participate are selected winners of year-long, national fine arts talent competitions in which thousands of veterans enter, from VA medical facilities across the nation. For more information go to: http://www.specialevents.va.gov/

November 2009  [back to top]

Abilities Expo November 7-9 Abilities Expo is the one show dedicated to educating and improving the lives of Americans with disabilities, senior citizens, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, professional therapists and corporate ADA administrators. In 2009, Abilities Expo will be held in four venues offering new ideas, new direction and new opportunities. Cobb Galleria Convention Center, GA For more information go to: www.abilitiesexpo.com

World Congress on Disabilities (WCD Expo) November 19-20 Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Jacksonville, FL The Expo is where you can see all of the latest products and services that are improving the lives of those with disabilities. The Conference is where you can learn about issues facing the disability community from experts. There are also Keynotes and several Special Events planned throughout the two days. For more information visit http://www.wcdexpo.com