The BAWPVA sponsors various wheelchair sporting events.  BAWPVA is the primary sponsor for the Santa Cruz Wheelchair Bowling Tournament held every year in October.  The chapter also sponsors individual members at various sporting events that they are interested in.  BAWPVA sponsors a team to the National Veterans Wheelchair Games which is a national wheelchair sporting event that holds different types of sporting events.  We also sponsor a team to the Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass, Colorado.  

  The BAWPVA has an active recreation program at the Palo Alto VA Hospital's SCI Center.  Throughout the year we fund awards for weekly bingo, a football guessing contest during the football season, Friday night "Movie Nights" for inpatients, cater meals for all holidays, provide a Tuesday morning brunch for inpatients and staff of the SCI Center, along with various other activities throughout the year. 

  If you would like to contact Chet Miller, Sports Director, you can email him at miller@bawpva.org.  

  The chapter's Director of Advocacy & Legislation, David Hollingshead, Esq., is responsible for advocating for the civil rights of the members.  This includes following up on any complaints of violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).  He also follows through on any complaints of members being treated unfairly due to their disability. 

  Mr. Hollingshead is also tasked with dealing with our local and state governments while focusing on the needs of Veterans and people with disabilities.  He also assists our national organization as needed in efforts addressing federal legislative and regulatory actions.  Mr. Hollingshead keeps the membership of the chapter informed of current legislation through his bimonthly report in the chapter's newsletter. If you have any questions for our Director of Advocacy please email him at advocacy@bawpva.org. 

  To find out more information about the ADA you can click here.