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#110: David Zurfluh – Air Force Veteran, National President of Paralyzed Veterans of America

#110: David Zurfluh – Air Force Veteran, National President of Paralyzed Veterans of America

FromBorne the Battle


#110: David Zurfluh – Air Force Veteran, National President of Paralyzed Veterans of America

FromBorne the Battle

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Jun 27, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When I was visiting my then-girlfriend in Columbus a few years ago, we realized her apartment complex was not outfitted to accommodate a wheelchair. There was handicap parking, but unless you were on the ground floor, that person would not be able to access your apartment. That realization made me notice more instances of this in our communities, and I've become sympathetic to the challenges that brings to persons in wheelchairs. I've also seen the technology that has improved the lives of those with permanent injuries. Rory Cooper was on the podcast a while back talking about his research and the breakthroughs he's making. Pictures from a recent golf event showed paralyzed Veterans using a chair that helped them stand upright so they could properly swing a golf club. So, we have a society that's still behind on accommodations, and we have technology that is making breakthroughs for the people it serves. Where does that put us overall and what is the experience of injured Veterans when looking through those two lenses? I sat down with David Zurfluh, the National President of Paralyzed Veterans of America. David talks to us about his time in the Air Force, his accident and injury, the evolution of accommodations, and how his organization serves Veterans.
Released:
Jun 27, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Hosted by Tanner Iskra, Borne the Battle recognizes each battle, challenge, and sacrifice our Veterans endure during and after their service, as well as spotlighting important resources, offices, and benefits VA offers our Veterans.