The Wisconsin Paralyzed Veterans of America [WPVA] will improve the quality of life of United States military veterans and others who have spinal cord dysfunction through the use of education, communication, advocacy, legislation, research, and sports & recreation.

Brian Walker, employed at the Zablocki Medical Center as a Recreation Therapist, and Larry Ramirez, Chapter Sports & Recreation Committee Chair, are the Sports & Recreation resource people for WPVA. They oversee training and participation in a variety of activities such as track & field, swimming, archery, air rifles, table tennis, bowling, wheelchair (w/c) basketball, w/c golf, w/c softball, w/c tennis, quad rugby, sailing, snow skiing, billiards, trap shooting, road racing, hand cycling, and weight lifting.