Roswell getting $21K for veterans adaptive sports

Airman Eleanor Carlin leads athletes on recumbent bicycles at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Roswell has agreed to accept a $21,080 grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans affairs for adaptive cycling and wheelchair softball programs for disabled veterans. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Airman Eleanor Carlin leads athletes on recumbent bicycles at the adaptive sports camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Roswell has agreed to accept a $21,080 grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans affairs for adaptive cycling and wheelchair softball programs for disabled veterans. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Roswell has agreed to accept $21,080 from the federal government to purchase equipment and hire instructors for new VA Wheelchair Softball and Adaptive Cycling programs for disabled veterans.

The City Council approved a resolution accepting the FY 201 Adaptive Sports Grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The grant does not require local matching funds, according to a staff report to the council.

The Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department will be responsible for the adaptive sports program.