Many experts say that it's important for disabled veterans to get out of the house every once in a while, and organizations exist specifically to help them with that goal. One such program allows veterans to hit the ski slopes in Pennsylvania for a big annual event.
For the last five years, the Wounded Warrior Project has brought a large number of disabled veterans and their families to Seven Springs ski resort as part of an effort to get them active once again, according to a report from Johnstown television station WJAC. Those with physical limitations even received specialized equipment from a nearby organization called Three Rivers Adaptive Sports.
"The mountain is there for them to play with," said Christopher Raup, CEO of the Wounded Warrior Project. "It's really amazing bringing the whole family in and having their children see them shooting down the slope for the first time and with a big smile on their face."
These types of programs often go a long way toward helping veterans feel engaged and active again, especially after they've suffered serious physical injuries that can otherwise feel like a massive and almost unbearable burden.