At the Winter Sports Games, veterans are paired up with two professional volunteers to assist in the training of one first-time skier. I, David King am here to share my experience. I was in the middle while the professionals, one on each side of me, assisted my safety by directing…
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What is a BROS? It stands for blind rehab occupational specialist. Samantha is from the Kansas City VA, and talks about her job traveling through a three-hour radius from Kansas City to help blinded veterans in their homes. She is a certified low vision expert, and can perform a wide…
Comments closedWe get started by taking roll call of participants on the zoom call. Lonnie Bedwell, Navy veteran, submariner is our featured guest. Our host, David King let’s everyone know how to find us on Facebook and on the Internet. He then gives Lonnie a buildup of accomplishments and turns the…
Comments closedthe discussion of tips continues on orientation and mobility. In particular, being aware of your environment. Also, some tips on strategy and trip planning. https://heltsley.net/hbvg/wp-content/uploads/hines03OrientationMobility2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadKeith Heltsleyactive-duty Marine Corps. Missouri air National Guard. Hillsboro, Illinois Keith was a sergeant of an infantry platoon, and for…
Comments closedPlease note, the instructions in the audio are for instructional purposes only. No such newsletter actually exists. The webpage references contained are for a sample website that does not match this current one. However, if this is something that is of interest, please let the webmaster know. https://heltsley.net/hbvg/wp-content/uploads/hines01SubscribeToNewsletter.mp3Podcast: Play in…
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