Let the Youth Rise Up!
US Marine veteran Thomas Vanderlaan with friend "Jerry" during the 2012 NVWG in Richmond, VA. Photo Wells – UroMed By Lisa Wells Marine Veteran takes the National Veterans Wheelchair Games […]
NVWG Kids Day
By PN Staff Each year, Veteran athletes take the opportunity to mentor disabled children from the local community and to show them that “disability” does not need to equal “disadvantage”. […]
Fast Facts About the NVWG
A veteran maneuvers his chair through an obstacle during the 2011 NVWG. By PN Staff Fun facts about the history of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games This year’s National Veterans […]
Richmond Roots
By Andy Nemann History is on display as the National Veterans Wheelchair Games return to Richmond, where they began. Drawn from a 1940s novel of the same name, the classic […]
Return to Richmond: Where the National Veterans Wheelchair Games Began
By PN Staff The 2012 National Veterans Wheelchair Games returns to their roots Making history this summer (June 25–30, 2012) is the return of the NVWG to Richmond, Va., where […]
Pressure Ulcers Part Four : Support Surfaces
By PN Staff Support surfaces reduce the risk of pressure ulcers by minimizing pressure in vulnerable areas. A support surface is any bed, mattress, mattress overlay, or seat cushion that […]
Take a SeatPlay Ball!
By Maureen McCloskey Getting tickets for the big game or concert shouldn't be a hassle for wheelchair users. New rules are helping to ease the pain. So, there is a […]
Love on Wheels
By Shannon Spence Real life isn't always pretty. But with someone by your side who understands your struggles and helps you overcome them, there is life after the "meet cute." […]
The Road to Fayetteville
By Diane Keefe Service, education, and the arts have led Dallas Lee on an interesting journey. His involvement with the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival began five years ago when […]
Action On the Hill
Legislators in Washington, DC, tackle issues related to veterans and disability. PVA TESTIFIES BEFORE THE HOUSE VETERANS’ AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ON THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN VA AND THE UNITED […]
