Vocational Rehabilitation, a look at paving more access for Veterans in today’s demanding times of real life struggles.

On January 4, 2012, TDVA attended the “PTSD & Mental Health, Our Battle for Veterans” hosted by the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans. Over 70 Veterans organizations attended the meeting with guest speaker Rev. Dr. Chrys Parker a clinical chaplain, pastoral counselor and trauma therapist who has provided care for over 2500 traumatized persons. Dr. Parker specializes in the spiritual and psychological care of those who suffer from PTSD as a result of combat, critical burn injury and sexual assault, and provides professional consultation and education to physicians, surgeons, and psychiatrists. The meeting was held at the Alamo Area Council of Governments. There were many other great speakers who addressed the issues of PTSD among the Veteran community. Please visit www.sacv.org and learn more about Dr. Parker's program at www.mybacktothewall.com

On 22 July 2011, 20 bowlers participated in the “Mixed Ability” Bowling Tournament located at the Oak Hills Bowling Alley. The tournament consisted of one power chair ramp bowler, one manual chair bowler, and one abled bodied bowler per team. Each member of the winning team received a $50.00 gift card and a lunch, that was provided for all participants and volunteers. Bowlers who participated were veterans and the event was organized by the Audie L. Murphy VAMC Spinal Cord Injury Recreation Therapy. Special thanks to José Laguna, Gary Garcia, Patricia Phelps and many other volunteers. Pictured above are bowlers in action!

A Musical Tribute to Johnny Cash, “The Ring of Fire” was held on 28 July 2011 at the Spotlight Theater Arts Group Etc (S.T.A.G.E) Inc., in Bulverde, Texas.