Year Founded
1971
EIN
23-7193599
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Mary Bushman
Primary Contact Name
Amanda Vazquez
Main Address
7612 Maple Street
Omaha, NE 68134
United States
United States
What We Do
Paralyzed Veterans of America - Great Plains Chapter - is dedicated to improving the quality of life for paralyzed veterans and other individuals living with disabilities. Our services include advocacy, veteran benefits, and sports and recreation. For over 50 years we have helped veterans with spinal cord injuries, as well as other individuals living with disabilities, across Nebraska, Western Iowa, and Kansas.
Interesting Info
- Our organization was the first in Omaha to develop an adapted Crossfit program for wheelchair users and other people with physical disabilities.
- We brought the Omaha Power Soccer Club to the Omaha Metro, giving children and adults who use power wheelchairs the chance to play a competitive team sport!
- We have the only wheelchair bowling league in Omaha which led to a National tournament bringing bowlers from across the country - & Sweden! - to compete.
Geographic Location
Volunteer Opportunities
22nd Annual Tee Off & Support Wheelchair Sports Golf Tournament
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Duration of 7 hours 30 minutes
