Nearly 80 veterans with disabilities from across the U.S. came to San Diego last week for the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. This year marked the first time the clinic was held in person since 2019. KPBS Video Journalist Mike Damron was there.
Veterans participate in adaptive cycling in the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. Tidelands Park in Coronado, Calif. Aug. 8, 2022.
Last weekend, nearly 80 veterans with disabilities from across the U.S. came to San Diego for the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. The clinic aims to help veterans rehabilitate from recent injuries and improve their quality of life using adaptive sports — sports for individuals with disabilities.People attend the cycling event of the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. Tidelands Park in Coronado, Calif. Aug. 8, 2022.
From Aug. 8-12, instructors showed vets from all branches of the military how to cycle, surf, kayak and more while having an injury. The disabilities ranged from traumatic brain injuries to loss of limbs.Dana Cummings, director and founder of AmpSurf, speaks to sports clinic participants. La Jolla Shores, Calif. Aug. 8, 2022. Nonprofit AmpSurf teaches people adaptive surf therapy.Dana Cummings, director and founder of AmpSurf, instructs participants of the National Summer Sports Clinic.
“ is a model of rehabilitation to get veterans out of the hospital and into the community trying some new things and really pushing themselves,” said Leif Nelson, director of adaptive sports and arts at the Department of Veterans Affairs .
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