zoolander6
08-14-2011, 17:42
It was recommended by a fellow member that I post these resources in the approriate thread that way everyone can benifit with the information available.
If you are/were or know of a wounded warrior, the below links are some of the organizations I came across through personal expereince. If there is anything you would for me to expound on , please feel free to ask. The road to recovery can be a long and sometimes pestimestic route. But I encourge all to keep your head held high and to NEVER QUIT. The people that are involved in these organizations are there to help you, through any means possible. Good luck with your rehab and I wish you the best!
http://divers4heroes.org/default.aspx
*Divers for Heros is a non-profit company ran by an ex-SF guy and his wife. There local to FL. They help disabled/amputess experience diving and even get them dive certified! Great people and a great opportunity. And the dive trips are awsome!
http://www.gallantfew.org/
*Galantfew is a job networking organization. Owner is prior Ranger.
http://www.socom.mil/Care%20Coalition/Default.aspx
*If your a SOF wounded warrior you know the Care Coalition, dont be a stranger to ask your advocate about anything (job, or recreation opportunities)
http://www.athletesperformance.com/p...ical/military/
*API is an awsome sport facility with muliple locations throughout the US. They mostly cater to profrossinal atheletes and prepare football players for the combine etc. The location in Gulf Breeze, FL has a military liason that is an ex Delta medic who is a stand up guy and can anwser any question you may have. SOCOM has been funding wounded warriors to go through their military rehab program. And they also have a SOF military program that you can learn a wealth of knowledge to bring back to your team.
*VA hospital;
Contact your OEF/OIF clinic and ask about their adaptive sports program. They have all kinds of adpative sports for wounded vets all accross the country. And everything is funded by the VA, meaning you DONT pay to play.
*Remember to fill out your;
TSGLI form
SSA disability forms ( yes you can pull SS while on active duty orders)
*If your a motorsport fan or you just like fast cars, AND if your local to FL, one of the ladies that works for the Care Coalition is a Porsche Club of America Driving instructor (awsome gal). They were offering free right seat rides in Track prepped Porsches at Sebring International raceway. ( They let me bring my car out for a full day for FREE! this normaly cost $300-400 a day!) PM for contact info if interested
*TRX
http://www.trxtraining.com/
Go online and find a TRX class friendly gym near you. Or find a physical therapist that uses TRX. These are great for exercises that you need assistance with. Its a great tool for the de-conditioned athelete or in our case, someone who has a physical disability. Skeptism is normal, but please give it a try. I liked it so much, I became certified as a TRX instructor to gain better knowledge of the system.
*NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicene)
If your into fitness, which most of us are, consider taking the NASM personal trainer class, even if you dont plan on becomming one. WHY? The VA will reimburse you, and I believe that knowing the body better, and how it works you can improve progress during physical therapy.Plus if your not a 18D you can actually understand the doctor lingo...lol
If you are/were or know of a wounded warrior, the below links are some of the organizations I came across through personal expereince. If there is anything you would for me to expound on , please feel free to ask. The road to recovery can be a long and sometimes pestimestic route. But I encourge all to keep your head held high and to NEVER QUIT. The people that are involved in these organizations are there to help you, through any means possible. Good luck with your rehab and I wish you the best!
http://divers4heroes.org/default.aspx
*Divers for Heros is a non-profit company ran by an ex-SF guy and his wife. There local to FL. They help disabled/amputess experience diving and even get them dive certified! Great people and a great opportunity. And the dive trips are awsome!
http://www.gallantfew.org/
*Galantfew is a job networking organization. Owner is prior Ranger.
http://www.socom.mil/Care%20Coalition/Default.aspx
*If your a SOF wounded warrior you know the Care Coalition, dont be a stranger to ask your advocate about anything (job, or recreation opportunities)
http://www.athletesperformance.com/p...ical/military/
*API is an awsome sport facility with muliple locations throughout the US. They mostly cater to profrossinal atheletes and prepare football players for the combine etc. The location in Gulf Breeze, FL has a military liason that is an ex Delta medic who is a stand up guy and can anwser any question you may have. SOCOM has been funding wounded warriors to go through their military rehab program. And they also have a SOF military program that you can learn a wealth of knowledge to bring back to your team.
*VA hospital;
Contact your OEF/OIF clinic and ask about their adaptive sports program. They have all kinds of adpative sports for wounded vets all accross the country. And everything is funded by the VA, meaning you DONT pay to play.
*Remember to fill out your;
TSGLI form
SSA disability forms ( yes you can pull SS while on active duty orders)
*If your a motorsport fan or you just like fast cars, AND if your local to FL, one of the ladies that works for the Care Coalition is a Porsche Club of America Driving instructor (awsome gal). They were offering free right seat rides in Track prepped Porsches at Sebring International raceway. ( They let me bring my car out for a full day for FREE! this normaly cost $300-400 a day!) PM for contact info if interested
*TRX
http://www.trxtraining.com/
Go online and find a TRX class friendly gym near you. Or find a physical therapist that uses TRX. These are great for exercises that you need assistance with. Its a great tool for the de-conditioned athelete or in our case, someone who has a physical disability. Skeptism is normal, but please give it a try. I liked it so much, I became certified as a TRX instructor to gain better knowledge of the system.
*NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicene)
If your into fitness, which most of us are, consider taking the NASM personal trainer class, even if you dont plan on becomming one. WHY? The VA will reimburse you, and I believe that knowing the body better, and how it works you can improve progress during physical therapy.Plus if your not a 18D you can actually understand the doctor lingo...lol