The Copeland Center is fully under the umbrella of Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra and will serve as the base for expanded and enhanced programs for military service members and veterans with disabilities. Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (DSES) is a 501(c)3 non-profit that’s been in operation since 2003 in Mammoth Lakes, California. DSES provides adaptive sports instruction and therapeutic outdoor recreation for people of any age and any disability. DSES offers state-of-the-art equipment and specialized teaching methodologies to support people pursuing their adaptive outdoor recreation goals. Whether a student wants to pursue competition in a given sport or simply feel the sensation of sliding down a snow-covered slope, DSES provides customized, one-on-one lessons for each athlete. We currently host specialized opportunities for veterans and military athletes each year. The positive impact of these programs, as seen through the participant, motivates us to enhance and expand these programs to help veterans learn, heal, and thrive.