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Are you a Veteran with an injury or disability who has an idea for a device that could improve your mobility, independence or ability to enjoy the activities you love? The Quality of Life Plus Program (QL Plus) is here to help\u2014at no cost to you.<\/p>\n
QL Plus creates one-of-a-kind personalized solutions. Each year, QL Plus works with Veterans to design and build custom devices that enhance their daily lives or enable them to participate in sports, hobbies and other activities.<\/p>\n Past projects include:<\/p>\n Any Veteran with a disability (service-related or not) is eligible to apply. There is absolutely no cost to the Veteran\u2014QL Plus covers all expenses, including travel if in-person fittings or measurements are needed.<\/p>\n QL Plus teams up with engineering students at 25 universities across the country. These students take on these individual projects as part of their senior Capstone course, dedicating an entire academic year to designing and building the custom device.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what Veterans who participate can expect:<\/p>\n If a Veteran\u2019s project is selected, they will work closely with the students through virtual check-ins and (if needed) in-person meetings. The students\u2014guided by faculty and expert mentors\u2014are passionate, hardworking and committed to bringing each Veteran\u2019s idea to life.<\/p>\n If there\u2019s something that would make a difference in your life, QL Plus wants to help build it.<\/p>\n\n
No cost, no red tape<\/h2>\n
How it works<\/h2>\n
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