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Paralympian shows kids they can compete despite disability

by on November 7, 2011 in Events, News, Press, Video

AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) – Don’t ever tell Scott Winkler he can’t do something. “There’s no difference in an abled body and a disabled body,” says Winkler. “It’s just we do it in a different form.” Not only is the Augustan the first man injured in the Iraq War to make the United States Paralympic Team, [...]

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Paralyzed Iraq War Veteran Speaks In Forest Hills

by on February 15, 2011 in Uncategorized

There is life after becoming disabled and anybody can psychologically and physically overcome catastrophic injuries, former Army specialist Scott Winkler emphasized during a special presentation at the Central Queens YM & YWHA on Tuesday. “The key is that there are still things to do,” Winkler said from his wheelchair. “I was put in this chair for [...]

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