Adaptive Sports

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Watch this conversation between the Under Secretary for Health and participants of the 2024 Winter Sports Clinic.

Last year, Move United hosted 26 adaptive sports competitions in 22 states for 1,537 individual athletes. This year, that number is increasing to 35 events in 24 states for even more Veteran athletes.

The Quality of Life (QL+) Program is seeking Veterans with disabilities who would benefit from having custom specialized devices built for them to help with their active lifestyle or simply to enhance their everyday life.