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AUGUST 2025 | ISSUE #40 | PVA SUPPORTER EDITION
Novice Athletes Shine at 2025 Wheelchair Games
When Cameron signed up for his first National Veterans Wheelchair Games in 2025, he was unsure what to expect. But he surprised himself when he earned the high score of the day in his archery event, taking home a gold medal.
“I’m still pumped about it,” said the 59-year-old member of PVA’s Northwest chapter in Washington state, who scored 284 out of a possible 300 points. He also won gold medals in the air rifle and air pistol events.
Four years ago, while working at his civilian job, Cameron sustained a spinal cord injury when he fell out of a helicopter he was repairing. His recreational therapist at the Seattle VA encouraged him to consider competing in the 2025 Games.
The National Veterans Wheelchair Games is the world’s largest annual wheelchair sports and rehabilitation event solely for military Veterans.
PVA ARCHITECTURE MENTORSHIP
PVA’s Architecture Mentorship Program guides young aspiring architects with a strong focus on inclusive, wheelchair-accessible design as a civil right.
Our licensed architects mentor students through hands-on experiences like the “Future Cities” competition and college-level teaching.
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PVA MARKS 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF ADA WITH ‘BARRIERS STILL EXIST FOR EVERYONE’ PSA
In a PVA survey conducted last spring, PVA members and others who use mobility devices reported a multitude of accessibility barriers in their communities, including a lack of accessible sidewalks, businesses, and other public spaces.
The survey found that a staggering 80% of PVA members and 40% of others with disabilities encountered accessibility barriers in the past six months.
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PVA IN THE NEWS
PVA COO, Shaun Castle and National VP, Anne Robinson Featured in USA Today, USAToday.com
Paraplegic and quadriplegic Army Veterans face significant travel challenges, especially with air travel and accessible accommodations. Finding accessible restrooms and lodging with consistent standards remains a major hurdle for wheelchair users.
The Milwaukee VA and the Wisconsin Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America hosted an adaptive sports bootcamp at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex.
Minneapolis Volunteers Show Up ‘in droves’ at National Veterans Wheelchair Games, MPRNews.org
Veterans from all over the country spend a long weekend in a friendly competition for paralyzed people known as the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
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