QL Plus Featured by VA—Now Accepting Project Requests from Veterans and First Responders
McLean, Virginia (March 6, 2025) – QL Plus, a national nonprofit that engineers personalized quality of life solutions for injured veterans and first responders, today announced they are now accepting veteran- and first responder-submitted project requests for the 2025/26 academic year.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently featured QL Plus and its mission to create custom-engineered solutions that improve the lives of injured and disabled veterans and first responders. Now, QL Plus is calling for ideas for assistive devices that can enhance their mobility, independence, or ability to enjoy the activities they love.
Each year, QL Plus collaborates with top engineering schools across the country to design and build personalized devices at no cost to the recipient. They currently have partnerships with 25 universities, including Virginia Tech, George Mason University, San Diego State University, The University of Texas at Austin, University of Colorado - Boulder, and Old Dominion University.
Past QL Plus projects include:
One-handed bobsled for the U.S. Para Bobsled team
Voice-activated shifting device for an injured Marine Corps veteran’s hand cycle
Wheelchair tire cleaner for a disabled Army veteran’s garage
Weightlifting hook for an injured Navy veteran’s workout routine
“If you’re a veteran or first responder facing physical challenges and have an idea for a device that could make your life easier, we want to hear from you,” said Mark Robbins, QL Plus Executive. “Our student teams are eager to turn your ideas into reality.”
Any veteran or first responder with an injury or disability—whether service-related or not—is eligible to apply. If selected, they will collaborate with engineering students throughout the academic year to design and refine a solution tailored to their needs. QL Plus covers all costs, including materials and travel for fittings if needed.
Veterans and first responders can submit their project ideas now at qlplus.org/request.
About QL Plus
The Quality of Life Plus Program (QL Plus) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of injured and disabled veterans and first responders through innovative, custom-engineered solutions. By partnering with leading engineering programs, QL Plus empowers the next generation of engineers to create life-changing assistive technology for those who have served. Learn more at www.qlplus.org.
