PVA was founded by heroes who returned home after WWII with spinal cord injuries Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON (June 4, 2019) — In honor of the significant milestone of the D-Day landings and the battle of Normandy, France on June 6th, Paralyzed Veterans of America is commemorating all of the heroes whose lives were lost, and […]

Karen M. Goering and Mackey Mitchell Architects to receive Annual Barrier-Free America Award for outstanding contributions to accessible design Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON (June 4, 2019) — In honor of the innovative accessibility features at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in St. Louis, Paralyzed Veterans of America is pleased to announce the winners of its 2019 Barrier-Free […]

National search results in historic St. Louis landmark receiving prestigious award Contact: Liz DeakinEmail: LizD@pva.orgPhone: 202-416-7627 WHAT: The Barrier-Free America Award is presented annually by Paralyzed Veterans of America to recognize exceptional public-access buildings and architects that incorporate architectural design demonstrating the importance of equal access for all, especially those who are disabled. Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, an 81-year-old historical […]

Collaboration aims to improve career opportunities and well-being for female veterans Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 Paralyzed Veterans of America is thrilled to announce today its new partnership with Women Veterans Interactive that seeks to empower female veterans through employment, education and volunteer support. Currently, there are 2 million women veterans living in the US, and women […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 PVA’s government relations department to host webinar May 2nd WHAT: Paralyzed Veterans of America will host a webinar covering the civil rights laws that provide access to housing, air travel, public accommodations, and government services for people with disabilities — from the Architectural Barriers Act to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The webinar will […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 Washington, D.C. (April 23, 2019) — Yesterday, the Department of Transportation stated in a legal filing that it intends to issue a proposed rule about making airplane restrooms accessible for travelers with disabilities. The filing was in response to a lawsuit brought by Democracy Forward on behalf of  Paralyzed Veterans of America, challenging DOT for its unjustified […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627Washington, D.C. (April 10, 2019) — Before a hearing of the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee today, Paralyzed Veterans of America Deputy Executive Director Shaun Castle emphasized the importance of Social Security for millions of veterans with disabilities and their families, and offered ways to address the long-term health of this valuable program. […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON, DC (April 3, 2019) — Paralyzed Veterans of America will join the leadership of the Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System and officials from VA and VHA on April 8th for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Center at Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC. This state-of-the-art, 30-bed inpatient […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON, DC (March 28, 2019)—In April, during PVA Awareness Month, Paralyzed Veterans of America will celebrate the strength and perseverance of its members—veterans living with spinal cord injury and disorders (SCI/D), as well as MS or ALS — by sharing their inspirational stories. The organization will also highlight its efforts to ensure that veterans […]

MEDIA CONTACTS: DAV: Ashleigh Byrnes, 202-314-5214, abyrnes@davmail.org  PVA: Liz Deakin, 202-416-7627, lizd@pva.org VFW: Joe Davis, 202-608-8357, jdavis@vfw.org WASHINGTON, DC — In response to the Administration’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2020 for the Department of Veterans Affairs, DAV, Paralyzed Veterans of America and Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. — authors of The Independent Budget — today issued the following statement: “The FY 2020 […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON (March 14, 2019) — Paralyzed Veterans of America applauds the release of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s February 2019 Air Travel Consumer Report, which for the first time, includes the number of wheelchairs and scooters enplaned and mishandled by airlines. This new information has been long-sought by disability rights organizations, led by […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON (March 7, 2019) — The leadership of Paralyzed Veterans of America met with lawmakers this week to ensure veterans’ health care, benefits, and civil rights are prioritized during the 116th Congress. Before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs today, Paralyzed Veterans of America National President David Zurfluh emphasized the need […]

WASHINGTON, DC (March 7, 2019) Chairman Isakson, Chairman Takano, and members of the Committees. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you this afternoon on behalf of the tens of thousands of veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders who depend on the VA’s Spinal Cord Injury System of Care. The past two days, advocates […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON, DC (February 14, 2019) — In advance of the Administration’s budget request for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 and advance appropriations for FY 2021, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) — authors of The Independent Budget (IB) — […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON, DC (February 14, 2019) — In advance of the Administration’s budget request for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 and advance appropriations for FY 2021, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) — authors of The Independent Budget (IB) — […]