2023 PVA Summit + Expo Clinical Excellence Awards
2023 Clinical Excellence in Nursing Shawn Gallups, Resident Care Coordinator of the SCI/D Long Term Care Center in Hampton, Virginia Shawn systematically applies the nursing process to improve Programs and outcomes not only in the Hampton Long-Term Care Center, but also at the national level as well. As Chair of the Hampton VA’s Shared Governance […]
PVA hosts thought leaders in spinal cord injury research, science, and tech at 2023 Healthcare Summit + Expo
Orlando, Florida (Aug. 14, 2023) – Paralyzed Veterans of America kicks off its 2023 Healthcare Summit and Expo – a four-day conference comprised of attendees from over 100 acute care and rehabilitation hospitals and community care centers across the country, more than 90 speakers, 70 exhibitors, and some 60 breakout sessions, all specialized in the […]
Finally, new regulations on accessible inflight lavatories – an over 30-year PVA fight
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jul. 26, 2023) – Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley released the following statement today in response to the Department of Transportation’s final regulations on accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft. The news comes on the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which is widely regarded as the nation’s […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America issues statement applauding today’s passage of the “Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 14, 2023) – Paralyzed Veterans of America released the following statement today from PVA National President Charles Brown in response to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s unanimous passage today of H.R. 3935, the “Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act.” “Improving access to air travel for passengers with disabilities […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America issues statement urging Congress act now to remove barriers that prevent disabled Veterans from accessing long-term services and supports
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 7, 2023) – Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake testified before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the importance of Veterans’ access to long-term care. Immediately following the hearing, PVA issued the following statement urging VA and Congress to work together expeditiously to help America’s Veterans, particularly those with the greatest support […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America issues statement applauding Executive Order on home-based care for Veterans, long-term care workers, and family caregivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 18, 2023) – Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Charles Brown issued a statement following President Biden’s Executive Order that includes supports for home-based care for Veterans, long-term care workers, and family caregivers. “PVA commends President Biden for signing today’s Executive Order capitalizing on the importance of America’s care economy – […]
Statement from Paralyzed Veterans of America on The Washington Post Editorial Board’s Myopic View on Veterans Benefits
WASHINGTON (April 4, 2023) – WASHINGTON, D.C.– Paralyzed Veterans of America today released the following statement in answer to the Washington Post Editorial Board’s April 3, 2023, opinion piece requesting scrutiny of the VA budget providing for income and disability payments to Veterans. There has long been a debate about the purpose of Veteran’s disability […]
Statement from co-authors of The Independent Budget (DAV, PVA, and VFW) on the release of today’s Veterans Health Care Policy Institute report, “Disadvantaging the VA”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 21, 2023) – The Independent Budget veterans service organizations (IBVSOs) – DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) – today released the following statement applauding the Veterans Health Care Policy Institute (VHPI) for its new report documenting the critical importance of the VA […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America issues statement in reaction to Department of Veterans Affairs newly updated mission statement
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 16, 2023) – Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake issues statement today in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs updating their mission statement, which dates back more than six decades. Following outreach to tens of thousands of Veterans, the VA decided to update its mission statement. The new, more […]
Leading veterans service organizations release annual report ahead of White House budget release and call on Congress and Department of Veterans Affairs to act
The Independent Budget Veterans Agenda for the 118th Congress lays out five critical issues facing VA and presents the funding needed to meet those challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 13, 2023) – Leading veterans service organizations DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) today released The Independent […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America’s new virtual program brings whole-self wellness to America’s catastrophically injured veterans
Paralyzed Veterans of America’s new virtual program brings whole-self wellness to America’s catastrophically injured veterans WASHINGTON, D.C., (Jan. 31, 2023) – A new program by Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers – is rolling out and tailored to help ill and injured veterans and […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America releases statement on selection of Mike Bost as new Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Jan. 10, 2023) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake today released the following statement on today’s announcement of Mike Bost (R-Ill.) as Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for the 118th Congress. “We look forward to working with Chairman Bost and ensuring the needs of today’s catastrophically disabled […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America applauds Congress for passing the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act, urges President Biden to sign quickly
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 22, 2022) – Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake released the following statement today in response to Congress passing H.R. 7939, also known as the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022. This legislation includes revised language from the House passed H.R. 3304, the AUTO for Veterans Act, and […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America announces partnership with Unite Us to provide a more robust resource network for our nation’s Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 12, 2022) – Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier non-profit of choice for disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers, today announced a partnership with Unite Us. Headquartered in New York City, this outcome-focused technology company builds coordinated care networks of health and social service providers across 46 states. As part […]
Support home and community-based services before more veterans, caregivers are left feeling abandoned
Originally published in The Hill One day last year, no nurse arrived to help me out of bed. I’m Charles, a paralyzed veteran, and without ample warning the VA-contracted, home health agency responsible for my care didn’t secure a backup, later telling me it was my responsibility to find one. Trapped in my bed and […]