SERVICE BEYOND THE SERVICE.
PVA continues to answer the call to service, ensuring paralyzed and disabled Veterans have the resources they need to live independently, while working towards an accessible world for all.
BECAUSE OF YOUR SUPPORT
Here’s what we accomplished together in 2022
Secured to-date for Veterans & PVA families
To make Veterans’ cars wheelchair-accessible in 2022
In research to find treatments and a cure for paralysis in 2022
WHY
SUPPORT
PVA?
We are a non-profit organization with a mission to meet every Veteran in need, from day one of an injury or illness—so they know they are not alone. We advocate for Veterans issues on the national level, fund medical research to treat and cure paralysis, help Veterans remodel their homes for wheelchair accessibility, and so much more.
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WE ADVOCATE
PVA has been fighting for the rights of paralyzed Veterans and all people with disabilities for decades. We’ve been behind some of the nation’s most important disability civil rights legislation, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Air Carrier Access Act. We push for meaningful reform so that all people with disabilities can live independent and fulfilled lives.
WE EMPOWER
PVA helps Veterans rebuild their lives and regain their confidence after serious injury or disease. Through our wheelchair Sports programs, Veterans discover they are stronger than they ever imagined. Our Veterans Career Program helps clients find meaningful employment to build their sense of self worth and independence. Our Women Veterans Empowerment retreat helps attendees become leaders in their own communities.
WE SERVE
PVA is committed to serving those who served. Our benefits and legal teams help Veterans get the earned medical and financial benefits they deserve from VA. Our Medical Services Department oversees the quality of care at VA hospitals. And our National Service Officers, who are stationed within VA hospitals across the country, are committed to meeting Veterans from day one of their injury or illness to help them rebuild their lives.
“After I began to participate with Paralyzed Veterans of America’s racing [program], I not only stopped being embarrassed, I actually became proud of who I am as a paralyzed Veteran.”
— Leigh, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
SERVICE IN YOUR COMMUNITY
You can join PVA’s Service Beyond the Service with one simple action in
your community – Honor the Spot.
DID YOU KNOW THAT
69% of people with disabilities have problems finding accessible parking in their communities?
Concerns about parking often cause people with disabilities to stay home, which leads to isolation.
When you Honor the Spot, you send a powerful message that you believe an accessible world for all creates stronger and more empowering communities.
TAKE THE PLEDGE TO
I pledge to support independence for Veterans and all people with disabilities. I will Honor the Spot so concerns about parking won’t impact someone’s decision to dine out, meet up with family and friends, or attend an event.
OUR
MISSION
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1946. We have developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members – Veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.
FOR 75
YEARS
Paralyzed Veterans of America has been on a mission to meet every Veteran in need, from day one of an injury or illness—so they know they are not alone. We help Veterans get specialized medical care and treatments, provide a community of support, assist in securing earned benefits, get accessible vehicles, remodel their homes for wheelchair accessibility, and much more.
PVA is a Trailblazing
Advocate for:
Pushing access forward by ensuring Veterans and all people with spinal cord injury and disease enjoy a better quality of life — and fulfill their potential. Through our work, we provide information on the latest disability rights information and resources related to health, travel, housing, voting, and more. You can join our efforts and serve your community. Visit our Action Center.
YOUR CALL TO GIVE WILL PROVIDE SERVICE BEYOND THE SERVICE.
Your gift provides Veterans with the benefits, medical services,
rehabilitation — and hope — they deserve.
- Spinal Cord Injury / Disease Care
- VA Benefits
- Sports & Recreation
- Veterans Career Program
- Research to Treat and Cure Paralysis
- Accessible Home Design
- Caregiver Support
- Womens Veterans Support
- Accessible Air Travel
- And Much More
PVA to me is very similar to the Marines. You know you guys are the first ones in and the last ones out.
back to life.“
— Troy, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
TROY’S STORY
“PVA to me is very similar to the Marines. You know you guys are the first ones in and the last ones out.”
— Troy, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
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