WASHINGTON, March 9, 2022 — West Point graduate, leading veterans advocate, and Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake today released the following statement on his nomination to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission – an independent, bipartisan group nominated by the President and approved by the Senate to […]

WASHINGTON, D.C., (March 9, 2022) — Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Charles Brown today released the following statement on President Biden’s announcement of his intention to nominate PVA Executive Director Carl Blake to serve on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission – an independent, bipartisan group established by the […]

February 24, 2022 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC 200050   Dear President Biden: Congratulations on signing the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law.  We thank you for your tireless efforts to deliver this promise to the American people.  In addition to providing generational investments […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America and Democracy Forward submit petition to the Department of Transportation to implement improved air travel processes for people with disabilities, then release joint statement Washington, D.C. (Feb. 15, 2022) — Paralyzed Veterans of America petitioned the Department of Transportation today to initiate rulemaking authority that would implement improved standards and requirements […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America teamed up with RGT Cycling and Echelon Racing League to launch a new handcycling avatar in RGT’s virtual cycling platform. The avatar is the first ever designed to represent paracyclists in a virtual platform. WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to be more inclusive and recognize cyclists of all abilities, Paralyzed […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (Feb. 7, 2022) – Leading veterans service organizations (VSOs) – DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) – today released The Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) FY 2023 and FY 2024. The report serves as a roadmap to […]

WASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2021)— Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Charles Brown today released the following statement on the passing of long-time public servant and PVA supporter Senator Bob Dole: “PVA joins the nation in mourning the passing of Senator Bob Dole and extends our heartfelt prayers to Senator Elizabeth Dole and the entire Dole Family. Prior to becoming one of America’s longest-serving U.S. Senators, […]

In our highly mobile society, air travel is unquestionably the fastest way to get to our destination, but it is ill-equipped for millions of people with disabilities, particularly wheelchair users. Air travel is a broken system in need of attention, as the recent death of disability rights activist Engracia Figueroa illustrates. Figueroa’s careless mistreatment at […]

As the busiest travel season of the year kicks off, Paralyzed Veterans of America calls on public to join their fight for change   WASHINGTON (November 17, 2021) – This year’s holiday travel season marks the 35th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act, which legally began the move toward accessible air travel, and Paralyzed […]

Donation was generated through six-week in-store fundraising campaign Sunbury, PA (November 12, 2021) — Weis Markets today announced it has donated $450,000 to Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)— the nation’s only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders, and diseases, like MS and ALS, and all people with disabilities. Officials […]

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 (New York and Washington, DC) – In honor of Veterans Day and America’s veterans and servicemen and servicewomen, Motown/UMe and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), have teamed up to premiere a new animated video for Marvin Gaye’s poignant holiday masterpiece song, “I Want to Come Home For Christmas.” The video was released […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Oname Thompson OnameT@pva.org Mobile: (703) 864-5980 WASHINGTON (Nov. 8, 2021) — Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Charles Brown today released the following statement on the passing of Engracia Figueroa, a disability activist who passed after an airline damaged her custom wheelchair: “Our heart goes out to Engracia Figueroa’s family […]

Sunbury, PA (October 8, 2021) — Weis Markets today announced it launched a six-week campaign in support of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) – the nation’s only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders, and diseases, like MS and ALS. Centered around celebrating PVA’s 75th anniversary, the campaign encourages the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Oct. 5, 2021) — According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, women veterans make up nearly 2 million of the U.S. population, of which 10 percent are disabled. Despite being the fastest-growing Veteran population, many of these women often feel isolated, forgotten, and pushed aside. To address these feelings and help them navigate […]

WASHINGTON (Aug. 26, 2021) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake today released the following statement on the attack outside the Kabul Airport in Afghanistan: “The tragic events in Afghanistan today are a reminder of the need to support our men and women who have served and sacrificed over the last 20 years […]