Segways for veterans

[mitchee]

Here is a link to a news story about a man who modifies segways for veterans. The video features an amputee riding one. The program is called segs4vets.org.

If you or someone you know can benefit from the program, please visit their website. www.segs4vets.org

The video is from channel 15 in Madison, WI... The Unsung Hero segment from 08/26/2010.

video.nbc15.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?clipId1=5061430&flvUri=&partnerclipid=&at1=News&vt1=v&h1=VIDEO%3A%20Unsung%20Hero%208%2F26%2F10&d1=179000&redirUrl=video.nbc15.com&activePane=info&LaunchPageAdTag=homepage&clipFormat=flv&rnd=64969201

[cherylm]

Very cool, mitchee! I know a fellow whose primary mobility device is a Segway...he goes wherever he wants to, and he certainly stands out in a crowd!

[jmoore]

its great program for a vet if your served after 9/11 you can get one for free if you sever before that there is no help or cost reduction makes me mad the VA will pay for a motorized chair if i want it but not a sega way they cost the same

[mitchee]

I didn't realize that the program was limited to post 9/11 veterans. :-(

Hopefully they will expand the program to include more veterans.

[oneblueleg]

I've ridden a Segway and they are great... sadly they are illegal in public in the UK, so are of little use. I had a go on one at Leeds Castle in Kent, it's a great way to get around on private property.

[bigdave]

what a loss of a great man i knew jimmy very well he will be missed by all he did a lot for the armed forces rip

[stinker373]

I cant usderstand why the would be rulled out in the UK....that is a complete slap across the face for the chalanged. Geeeeeeeeeeeesh.