Warfighter Sports FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How long has Move United provided adaptive sports to warfighters?
- For more than 69 years
- Does Move United serve veterans with disabilities acquired before and after 9/11?
- Yes! We have served veterans with physical disabilities for 69+ years, serving more than 20,860+ pre- and post-9/11 veterans with disabilities and their family members.
- Does Move United serve veterans with combat and non-combat related disabilities?
- Yes! Whether the disability was acquired through combat or not, Move United and its member network are ready to provide veterans with disabilities adaptive sports opportunities.
- What disabilities qualify a veteran to participate in Move United programs?
- Move United focuses on veterans with physical disabilities who need sports adaptations the most: those with single and multiple amputations, severe traumatic brain injuries, visual impairments, severe muscle, burn and nerve damage and spinal cord injuries.
- Why does Move United focus specifically on those disabilities?
- Move United is a small nonprofit with resources focused on veterans most in need of adaptive sports equipment, specialized instruction, accessible sports facilities, accessible transportation, etc.
- While Move United does not have the resources to serve veterans beyond those described in question #3, many of our 245+ member organizations do, such as Higher Ground and Team River Runner to name two examples.
- We encourage interested veterans to check with their local Move United member organization to learn more: https://moveunitedsport.org/locations/
- Why does Move United focus on adaptive sports?
- Move United has focused exclusively on adaptive sport because sports are a uniquely powerful way to help veterans become physically, mentally and socially stronger after injury.
- How many adaptive sports are offered?
- More than 70 adaptive sports are offered through Move United and its network of 235+ member organizations across the U.S.
- What costs does Move United cover for veteran participants?
- Move United covers the costs of adaptive instruction, adaptive sports equipment, and facilities at Move United Warfighters sponsored events.
- How can I get involved in the Warfighters program?
- Click this link to get involved:
https://moveunitedsport.org/get-involved/warfighters/
- Click this link to get involved:
- What are Move United Warfighters Ambassadors?
- Move United Warfighters Ambassadors are a small, select group of veterans who have been served by Move United and who are committed to helping other veterans with disabilities discover the power of adaptive sports.
- Ambassadors share their stories of military service and adaptive sports participation, outreaching to veterans and engaging the public.
- If you would like to learn more, click here: https://moveunitedsport.org/sports/move-united-warfighters-ambassador-program/
- Who can I contact with questions?
- Please contact membership@moveunitedsport.org
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