Adaptive Sports for Veterans | Wounded Warrior Project

Modified Athletic Opportunities for Veterans

The Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) Adaptive Sports program empowers warriors to improve their mental and physical well-being through sports and activities tailored to each warrior’s individual abilities. Through single-day and multi-day clinics, warriors learn to use adaptive sports equipment and develop athletic skills.

Additionally, warriors are introduced to seasoned adaptive sports athletes and connected with local resources. This lays the groundwork for you to continue improving your physical fitness while building connections with other veterans and your community through sport.

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Discover how WWP’s Adaptive Sports program empowers warriors of all abilities to stay active, build confidence, and connect with others through sports.

What We Provide:

Specialized clinics that are tailored for your individual ability level
Collaboration and partnerships with other veteran service organizations (VSO) and adaptive sports providers
Connection to local and national adaptive sports providers

Warriors We Serve:

Conditions that qualify for the Adaptive Sports program include, but are not limited to:

Limb amputation
Limb salvage with significant ataxia or orthopedic impairment
Visual impairment
Severe neurological impairment stemming from injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or other causes
Severe spinal cord injury
Severe traumatic brain injury

You may also qualify for the Adaptive Sports program if your documented injuries or conditions meet the requirements for participation through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for adaptive sports or equipment.

If you are unsure whether you qualify for the Adaptive Sports program, please contact the WWP Resource Center.

Be sure to contact your physician or healthcare provider to ensure it is safe for you to participate in physical activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Adaptive Sports program introduces registered warriors with permanent physical injuries that prevent participation in traditional sports, to adaptive sport opportunities. The Adaptive Sports program is available to registered warriors who have documented physical injuries or conditions including but not limited to:

Limb amputation
Limb salvage with significant ataxia or orthopedic impairment
Visual impairment
Severe neurological impairment stemming from injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or other causes
Severe spinal cord injury
Severe traumatic brain injury

If you are still unsure if you qualify for the program, please contact the WWP Resource Center by phone, 888.WWP.ALUM (997.2586) or 904.405.1213, or email and request a referral for the Adaptive Sports program. A specialist from the Adaptive Sports team will follow up with you to help determine eligibility.

If you are not currently registered with WWP please visit our registration page for details about who is eligible to register with WWP and how to get started. WWP supports veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001. You may also be eligible for the program if you are the family member or caregiver of a wounded warrior.

The Adaptive Sports program is one of a variety of veteran programs and services to help you take the steps that are right for you, including programs for physical and mental wellness, career transition, and support in obtaining disabled veterans benefits from the VA.

Caregivers may attend Adaptive Sports events. However, caregiver participation will be discussed on a case-by-case basis during the screening and event placement process.

Warriors can contact the WWP Resource Center by phone at 888.WWP.ALUM (997.2586) or 904.405.1213, or email or follow up with an Adaptive Sports specialist during one of the events to find out about opportunities in their area. As part of the follow-up to the multi-day clinics, warriors will be connected to opportunities to participate in a national event or events hosted by local adaptive sports providers.

Warriors may be eligible for adaptive sports equipment from the VA. Warriors are asked to review the VA’s eligibility requirements and apply with the VA. After participating in an Adaptive Sports activity, you may also follow up with your specialist for guidance.