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05/18/10
Category: General
Posted by: ensightadmin
United States Association of Blind Athletes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) today announced a sponsorship agreement with General Dynamics Information Technology in support of USABA's Mission Vision program. Mission Vision is designed specifically to accelerate the rate of rehabilitation of Veterans and active duty service members who are blind and visually impaired through recreational and competitive sport, physical activity and the promotion of employment opportunities.
"The USABA plays a vital role in the lives of injured soldiers who have sacrificed their vision in the line of duty, helping them bridge the gap from rehabilitation to employment," said Luanne Houck, program vice president of General Dynamics Information Technology's Military Health Services Group. "USABA's 'Mission Vision' program is one which we are honored to support, to assist and accelerate the rehabilitation of visually impaired veterans and active duty Service members."
"General Dynamics Information Technology is a leader in delivering IT services and solutions to the U.S. military and U.S. government and USABA is proud to partner with them in delivering the Mission Vision program," said Mark Lucas, executive director of USABA. "Their support will allow us to serve more Veterans and service members who are blind and visually impaired."
The sponsorship from General Dynamics Information Technology will allow USABA to support clinics, camps and on-going recreation programs at Blind Rehabilitation Centers.
About USABA:
The United States Association of Blind Athletes improves the lives of children, youth, adults, Veterans and active duty service members who are blind and visually impaired through recreational and competitive sport and physical activity. For more information, please visit www.usaba.org.
For More Information, please contact:
General Dynamics
Shalina Warren, shalina.warren@gdit.com, (703) 995-2671
USABA
Ryan Ortiz, rortiz@usaba.org, (719) 630-0422
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