Veteran’s Voice — Life is not a game if you are a wounded warrior — but it can be!

The Wounded Warrior Project offers livestream and gaming events for veterans and their families. According to their website, WWP uses livestreaming and gaming to connect warriors and their families to lifesaving programs and services, while also giving them a chance to game and stream what they love. Many veterans are comfortable in this space, and their passion for streaming and gaming can create a low-barrier pathway to learn more about available support. So, if you are into gaming, sign up, play alongside other veterans, and maybe find some kindred spirits. Who knows, you might even get a chance to smoke some active-duty Seals in Call of Duty or defend the galaxy from some rogue Space Force nerds.

For more information on all WWP programs, and to register, see https://bit.ly/3CSuNI1 or call (904) 405-1213.

PTSD Awareness

Tuesday, June 27 was PTSD Awareness Day. Having a day to highlight the effects of PTSD on veterans is more for the non-veteran community, which is a good thing, but for those that are suffering, it can be an all-day (and night), everyday struggle. The nonprofit Veteran Owned Business Directory has a comprehensive list of PTSD resources for veterans at their website: https://bit.ly/44kON1D.

Information is Power The Blue Star Families organization is asking for online survey participants to fine-tune their focus and services, and to inform agencies like Congress and Veterans Affairs. I found it to be a detailed, scientific survey. It covers all facets of active-duty military, Guard/Reserve and retired, and family members. It takes a deep dive into mental health, health care, financial difficulties, and caregivers. There was no requirement to provide your name or email, but they did ask demographic questions. The survey is also available in Spanish. Take the survey at https:// bit.ly/44lhqvv.

I can see clearly now The Orlando VA Healthcare System debuted its new mobile Technology-Based Eye Care Services Program (TECS) this month. The program is designed to increase access to care and improve Veteran convenience and satisfaction. The mobile clinic travels to the Lake Baldwin, Clermont, and Kissimmee VA Clinics to conduct screening for lowrisk veterans for cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Veterans will also be able to pick out new frames for spectacle prescriptions on their visits. Although not mentioned in the press release, it is likely that appointments can be scheduled through the normal VA healthcare channels.