Harrisburg nonprofit uses racing simulators to help veterans with PTSD, brain injuries HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — For many veterans, coming home after serving can bring new battles, including post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries. A Harrisburg nonprofit is offering a different kind of outlet: getting behind the wheel of a racing simulator. Stealth Werks, founded by Marine Corps veteran Adam Kaylor, uses racing simulators to help veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. Kaylor said the idea grew out of his own experience. “I was in the Marine Corps from 2004 to 2008, so when I'm racing other people, I'm not thinking about that," Kaylor said. "I'm thinking about, 'I know there's a car behind me, but I can't see him anymore,'" Kaylor said. Kaylor said the simulator can provide a way to focus on something else, especially during difficult moments. “Some guys ride motorcycles, some guys hunt, fish, go hiking, camping. We can't always do those things," Kaylor said. "You know, you wake up at 2:00 in the morning from a nightmare, you come down here, turn [on] the sim, you disappear for an hour or two, and then you forget what the nightmare was even about." Stealth Werks is accepting applications for veterans, and the simulators are available year-round. Kaylor said he tests all the equipment himself and will help set up the simulator at no cost to the veteran.
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