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Adaptive Sports

  • Veterans rejuvenate body, mind and spirit at camp

    Veterans rejuvenate body, mind and spirit at camp

    Veterans and caregivers from Tomah VA Pain University and Adaptive Sports joined a week of VA staff-led programming at camp in Lake Tomahawk, WI September 15-19th, 2025.

  • VA to award $16 million in grant funding for adaptive sports and equine therapy for disabled Veterans

    VA to award $16 million in grant funding for adaptive sports and equine therapy for disabled Veterans

    VA is accepting applications through July 2, 2025, from eligible community organizations to provide adaptive sports and therapeutic recreational opportunities for disabled Veterans and members of the armed forces.

  • Veterans take the lead at Golden Age Games

    Veterans take the lead at Golden Age Games

    Veterans will soon Feel the Victory in Memphis for the 2025 National Veterans Golden Age Games.

  • From ice to inspiration: Flyers Warriors skate to new heights for Veterans and their community

    From ice to inspiration: Flyers Warriors skate to new heights for Veterans and their community

    VA's Adaptive Sports Grant propelled the Flyers Warriors to new heights, expanding their family and impact, demonstrating how adaptive sports can amplify success and connection for Veterans nationwide.

  • Patriots wheelchair team helps Veterans get in the game

    Patriots wheelchair team helps Veterans get in the game

    VA Boston’s recreation therapy department and the New England Patriots Wheelchair Football Team hosted a Veterans Wheelchair Football Clinic.

  • Vietnam Army nurse takes to the mountain to ski

    Vietnam Army nurse takes to the mountain to ski

    After Addison’s Disease and lumbar spine surgery, nurse Veteran Gayle Smith re-learned how to ski. “You have more courage than you think.”

  • Shireta Jones’ passion and perseverance on pickleball court

    Shireta Jones’ passion and perseverance on pickleball court

    Air Force Veteran Shireta Jones overcomes obstacles with support from VA and adaptive devices to continue her passion for pickleball.

  • Golf clinic introduces physical therapy students to adaptive sports

    Golf clinic introduces physical therapy students to adaptive sports

    24 doctor of physical therapy students volunteered at the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic in Riverside, Iowa, in September.

  • An Olympic-size thrill at the Golden Age Games

    An Olympic-size thrill at the Golden Age Games

    Army Veteran Jim Reynolds had a special thrill at this year’s Golden Age Games.

  • National Veterans Golden Age Games

    National Veterans Golden Age Games

    Air Force Veteran Mark Wager overcame a stroke and is now competing in the 2024 National Veterans Golden Age Games.

  • Blindness can’t stop Army Veteran

    Blindness can’t stop Army Veteran

    Visual Impairment Rehabilitation clinic provided blind Veteran prosthetics adaptive aids and services to help him live independently.

  • VA Leading the Way: Adaptive Sports helps Veteran fight to live his life

    VA Leading the Way: Adaptive Sports helps Veteran fight to live his life

    Army Veteran John Wade participated in the 38th annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, continuing to live his life to the fullest.

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Last updated March 10, 2017

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