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Oklahoma Chapter of Disabled Sports USA Supports
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The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), a chapter of Disabled
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Athletes with Physical Disabilities, an event created to teach people
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University of Central Oklahoma Hosts U.S. Soldiers Injured in Iraq at the Sixth Annual Endeavor Games

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veterans, UCO will partner with DS/USA to host U."
Sponsors of the event include: title sponsor, University of
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diamond sponsors, Disabled Sports USA and the Wounded Warriors
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soldiers who were
severely injured during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as special
guests at the event. Participation in the Games has more than tripled since
inception; approximately 300 disabled athletes from all over the world
are expected to participate in 2005.
"As a disabled Vietnam veteran, I know that their adjustment back to
normal life will be challenging. The
University is also sponsoring a luncheon on Saturday , June 11, and a
banquet on Saturday night where a video of the 2005 competition will
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"Immediately after I was injured in Iraq, I never even dreamed of
participating in an event like the Endeavor Games," said Army Spc. In addition to the multitude of competitive sports offered
this year, the staff of the Endeavor Games has added a day to the
event to accommodate training clinics for athletes, volunteers and
coaches. The special guests will participate in hands-on instruction
courses in wheelchair fencing, sit volleyball, wheelchair basketball,
swimming and the Third Annual First Step Clinic, an inspiring session
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Participants in the Games will also be invited to the Opening
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"With the support of DS/USA, I know I will have all the
encouragement and physical training I need to once again try the
sports I love, and I am even looking forward to some friendly
competition at the event.
"Disabled Sports USA is proud to partner with the University of
Central Oklahoma to sponsor this event and host as special guests our
fine service men and women., FACS, today released "The Surgeon General's Call to
Action to Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons with Disabilities ,"
appealing to all Americans to help increase the quality of life for people
with disabilities through better health care and understanding.

* Increase knowledge among health care professionals and provide them
with tools to screen, diagnose, and treat the whole person with a
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Olympic Committee, DS/USA conducts
regional, national and international training camps and competitions
to prepare athletes for the Paralympic Games -- the international
Olympic-sanctioned competitions for athletes with physical
disabilities.

* Increase awareness among people with disabilities of the steps they can
take to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle."
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The sixth annual
Endeavor Games will take place in Edmond, Oklahoma, June 9-12, and
offers anyone with a physical disability the opportunity to experience
a variety of sports, including wheelchair basketball, archery ,
powerlifting, shooting, tennis, table tennis, softball, swimming,
boccia and track and field events. Most importantly, I know that my
participation in sports will inspire others who are overcoming their
physical disabilities.
"We are honored to have the chance to host these amazing soldiers
for the weekend at the Endeavor Games," said Katrina Shaklee,
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EDMOND, Okla. These soldiers have put their lives on the
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then, The Sports Group added numerous programs, such as the Endeavor
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In total, more than 20 soldiers and their
families will participate.

"Americans with disabilities often face unique challenges to achieving
good health," HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt said.surgeongeneral .