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JANUARY 2026 | ISSUE #45 | PVA SUPPORTER EDITION
MEET ARMY VETERAN AND PVA MEMBER DANIEL
Daniel was injured in 1987 during a special operation in Honduras and now requires 24/7 care as a C4 quadriplegic. Daniel recalls being introduced to PVA by a National Service Officer named Danny while recovering in a VA hospital.
Danny said, "I need you to get involved in a great organization called the PVA." I said, "Well, tell me more about it." And he told me everything about PVA and enrolled me. And I've been with PVA since initial injury in 1987."
PVA works with the VA to provide resources and support for paralyzed and disabled Veterans like Daniel to get the help they need, including access to caregivers and adaptable equipment for homes and vehicles. "I can tell you this, if I didn't have caregivers, I'd probably be in a nursing home," Daniel says.
Fortunately, because of the programs and service that PVA provides with help from the VA and generous supporters, not only is Daniel able to stay in his home with his family, but he is able to compete in sports programs and find community as a part of PVA's San Antonio Chapter. "It feels good, too, when you're on a power soccer team full of Veterans, and you're out there, and you can win."
Daniel competes in five events during the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, which PVA hosts annually in partnership with the VA. Daniel was also a member of the USA Boccia National team in 2024.
PVA ARCHITECTS CONSULT ON ALS HOUSING
PVA architects consulted Matt's Place Foundation on how to improve their ALS housing project Matt's Place 3.0, their latest three-story nine-unit housing complex in Spokane, WA.
Their previous project, Matt's Place 2.0, will be featured in the third addition of PVA's, Accessible Home Design Architectural Solutions for the Wheelchair User, a publication where PVA architects share wheelchair accessible home plans.
PVA TO HOST 9TH ANNUAL WHEELCHAIR RUGBY INVITATIONAL
The 9th annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational will be held on January 30th – February 1st in Louisville, Kentucky!
Over the course of three days, 18 teams from across the country will compete in three divisions in an action-packed round-robin style competition. The event is now the largest adaptive rugby event in the United States and attracts top-tier talent including Paralympic athletes Chris Fleace, Mason Symons, and Travis Baker.
Watch the video below to learn more, and keep an eye out on PVA social media platforms for photos and updates in the coming weeks.
PREPARING FOR PVA'S ANNUAL TESTIMONY
Join us on February 19 at 2:00 pm ET as we prepare for PVA’s annual testimony before a joint session of the Veterans Affairs Committees to learn about our 2026 PVA Policy Priorities. We'll start off with a warm welcome from PVA National President Robert Thomas, followed by a breakdown of the priorities important to our members. Register below to get involved and help push our priorities forward.
CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF SUPPORTING VETERANS
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IN THE NEWS
PVA CEO Carl Blake attends the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Linkedin
In an interview with Moore at the Consumer Electronics Show, PVA CEO Carl Blake explains the impact that technology has in allowing people with disabilities to live independently.
This year PVA celebrates 80 years of providing resources and life-long support to paralyzed and disabled Veterans, and advocating for all people with disabilities.
PVA Launches Free Online Fitness and Wellness Program for Veterans with Mobility Challenges, PVA
PVA launched its Online Fitness + Wellness Program last week, a free new virtual adaptive fitness and wellness program powered by Warrior Strong. Designed specifically for Veterans living with spinal cord injuries and diseases such as multiple sclerosis MS and ALS and their caregivers, this dynamic program offers up to nine weekly classes designed to improve strength, endurance, and hand-eye coordination.
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