Wheelchair Games

West Virginia mom builds confidence at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

Veteran’s personal combat zone included basketball, powerlifting, powerlifting circuit and track and field.

Eugene Palmer is one of hundreds of Veterans participating in the 2024 National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

Dr. Luis Rivas had to choose between serving as an official for the Wheelchair Games or joining the Puerto Rican National Basketball team in Paris.

VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America will host National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Portland, July 4-9. Eligible Veterans may submit applications from Feb. 1 until April 2.

Veterans Wheelchair All-Star Softball Team took fourth place at Wheelchair Softball World Series. “A memory I will carry for the rest of my life.”

Jake served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After separating from service he was injured and partially paralyzed. He came to VA for help, and received much more than he expected.

Joyce Casey, a Spinal Cord Injury recreation therapist, has saved and changed the lives of thousands of paralyzed Veterans.

Army Veteran Candice Caesar was paralyzed in an accident in Germany in 1999. When the doctors said they didn’t think she would walk again, she started planning a marathon. And she made it happen.

Marine Veteran Tim Conner competed in power lifting during the 39th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Louisville, Kentucky, earning gold.

No arms and no legs are no problem for this Coast Guard Vet who still skis and golfs with the best of them through adaptive sports.

From strokes to other major brain injuries, the Minneapolis polytrauma team provides world-class care unlike anything in the civilian community.