Tag: Paralyzed Veterans
Paralyzed Veterans of America releases informational videos that empower veterans with disabilities to seek...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 18, 2021) — Paralyzed Veterans of America today released two informational videos focused on empowering PVA members and all veterans with...
The Paralyzed World War II Veterans Who Invented Wheelchair Basketball
In the late 1940s, paraplegics popularized the sport—and changed the game for the disability rights movement
On an unremarkable Wednesday evening in the spring of...
Skydiving, kayaking, fly fishing: Virtual reality therapy is taking paralyzed veterans to new places
ST. LOUIS COUNTY — A car wreck in 1983 paralyzed Navy veteran Mike Erbe from the waist down, but he fought to stay positive,...
Spinal cord injury Veterans can now effectively cough
Researchers restore complete respiratory muscle function
VA doctors are among a team of researchers at the Cleveland Functional Electrical Stimulation Center restoring respiratory muscle function...
39th National Veterans Wheelchair Games Showcases Veteran Athletic Spirit
Over 600 Veterans to participate in rehabilitation event co-sponsored by VA and PVA
WASHINGTON – More than 600 military Veterans from across the country, Puerto...
If you want to be inspired, check out the Warrior Games
Spc. Brent Garlic’s dream of joining the NBA came to an end after he was injured during a deployment when a fuel tank following...
A memorable fishing experience for paralyzed veterans
CHAMBERLAIN, South Dakota—As a crane operator lifted Kristina Allen into a boat Friday morning in Chamberlain, the parapalegic veteran set sail for her second...
Xbox Adaptive Controller’s next mission is helping veterans game again
The Xbox Adaptive Controller is a pretty impressive piece of kit, and though its uses in helping people with limited mobility game against are...
Oscar Mike: Noah Currier’s mission to empower injured veterans inspires hope and healing
The founder of Oscar Mike, a million-dollar apparel company focused on supporting injured veterans, receives his care at the Milwaukee VA. Noah Currier, who...
Paralyzed Veterans of America highlights the UnstoppABLE spirit of veterans in new public service...
Campaign aims to inspire all those living with a disability to be UnstoppABLE in their everyday lives
WASHINGTON (October 22, 2018) — UnstoppABLE is a...
