While I intended to answer Lily's question I suppose that the answer was too subtle.
Because the the Segs4Vets program was restricted to men and women who sustained injury or illness resulting in permanent disability and difficulty walking who served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom most of the recipients have become aware of the program while participating in physical therapy at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, The Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio or the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.
Others have discovered the existence of the program through the United States Army's AW2 or Wounded Warrior Program (no relationship to the Wounded Warrior Project) or the United States Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment and a similar programs in the United States Navy and the United States Air Force.
A few years ago we did attempt to participate with the VA in a pilot program offering to establish assessment and training programs similar to those at Walter Reed, Brooke etc. at their four polytrauma centers but ultimately they rejected our offer.
The DAV National Service Trust is a huge supporter of the Segs4Vets program along with many local and state DAV organizations across the country. Some local American Legion posts as well some VFW posts have made contributions to the program as well.
While we have approached the MOAA, VFW, and the American Legion nationally to date they have not elected to become benefactors.
Of note we do offer any veteran with a service related disability who has difficulty walking an opportunity to acquire a Segway for $4800.
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