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Army Veteran finds new purpose through VA Adaptive Sports
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· Source: VA News — reporting by Nikki Verbeck
· Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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From deployment to the Paralympics When Army Veteran Katie Verderber releases a curling stone across the ice, the moment lasts seconds, but those seconds represent years of recovery, resilience and a...
From deployment to the Paralympics
When Army Veteran Katie Verderber releases a curling stone across the ice, the moment lasts seconds, but those seconds represent years of recovery, resilience and a new mission after a life-changing injury.
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Katie Verderber's journey from a life-changing injury to representing Team USA in wheelchair curling at the Paralympics highlights the impact of VA adaptive sports programs on veterans' recovery and rehabilitation. The VA Puget Sound Health Care System's spinal cord injury program, which combines rehabilitation, adaptive sports, and recreation therapy, played a crucial role in Verderber's recovery, helping her regain independence and confidence. The introduction to curling at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, co-hosted by the VA and Disabled American Veterans, demonstrates the importance of such events in connecting veterans with adaptive sports opportunities. Verderber's story showcases the potential for adaptive sports to transform veterans' lives, providing a new sense of purpose and motivation. As the VA continues to expand its adaptive sports programs, veterans like Verderber will have more opportunities to discover new passions and achieve their goals, both on and off the playing field.
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