On Wednesday, an organization focused on using technology to help disabled veterans presented Segways to amputees who recently served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Sgt. First Class Joshua Ferguson served in the U.S. Army for 12 years, and during his last tour in Iraq, he was hit by a roadside bomb while training Iraqi soldiers and lost his leg.

He said he was a stubborn rehabilitation patient at Walter Reed and was one of the quickest to leave the hospital.

On Wednesday, Ferguson learned a new skill, riding a Segway.

It’s helping him get around, but, he said, it also means he doesn’t have to keep looking up at everything from his wheelchair and he is more noticeable.

Ferguson is one of almost 30 wounded veterans who received Segways from Segs4Vets.

The veterans had no problems finding their balance on the Segways and soon were zipping around on their new mode of transportation.

According to Segs4Vets’ founder, a quadriplegic himself, Segways can provide health benefits as well.

Segs4Vets said the Segways are meant to honor men who sacrificed themselves for their country and inspired others by overcoming their challenges with dignity and strength.

Segs4Vets purchased the Segways wholesale from independent dealers.

The Segway corporation cannot donate them because they are considered recreational vehicles and are not certified as medical devices by the Food and Drug Administration.