Comprehensive Apps for Veterans
The National Center for Telehealth and Technology has developed a nice list of all their mobile apps for sleep, parenting, relaxation, and more! To learn and see more, visit: http://t2health.dcoe.mil/.
Free Continuing Education Webinars
NeuroRestorative is offering a series of free continuing education webinars for Rehabilitation Professionals. For more information, you can click on the image.
Pilot Program for Service Dog Care
On August 18th, the Department of Veteran Affairs released a statement saying that they will be implementing a pilot program to determine if they will offer veterinary care for service dogs assisting veterans.
Quantico Walk/Run at Work, Annual Health Fair & Retiree Day
Marine Corps Marathon, Semper Fit Health Promotion, & Retired Activities Office present 3 events, 1 great time! The Walk/Run at Work Annual Health Fair & Retiree Day will be held on Friday, September 16 at Butler Stadium on MCB Quantico. This free event will include a Health Fair from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm and the Walk/Run will be held from 11 am - 1 pm. Retirees & Veterans welcome! There will be information and resources just for you at the Health Fair. Food Trucks will be available. No pre-registration required.
Free Improv Class for Veterans
The Armed Services Arts Partnership's seven-week improv class at no cost to/exclusively for veterans, service members, and military family members. Led by professional improviser and USAF Veteran Shawn Westfall, the course will provide a collaborative, supportive environment for participants to learn the basics of short form improv. Click on the image to register!
Brain Injury Data Collection
The Department of Veterans Affairs released an article yesterday detailing the strides being made to data collection for brain injury. The Veterans Health Administration keeps a registry of Veterans who have experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury as a means of monitoring and providing medical intervention.
Apply now – Warriors to Summits
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has teamed up with No Barriers Warriors through its sponsorship of Warriors to Summits. Warriors to Summits is one of many experiences No Barriers Warriors offers to empower veterans with disabilities to overcome barriers and unleash their potential. Apply or nominate someone by March 4th, 2016.
Improv for Veterans
Register now for the free comedy improv course starting February 13th in Washington, D.C. To apply, contact Megan Brew at megan@asapasap.org.
Southern MD: Mobile Vet Center
Calvert County is promoting that the Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile Vet Center will be available the 3rd week of each month.
DoD 2016 Caregiver Directory
The Department of Defense Officer of Warrior Care Policy has their 2016 Caregiver Resource Directory available for download on their website.