Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON (Feb. 6, 2019) — Paralyzed Veterans of America received over $1 million through Penske Automotive Group’s 2018 “Service Matters” campaign. Since the beginning of this partnership in 2015, Penske Automotive Group has raised more than $4 million to support PVA. Throughout 2018, Penske Automotive Group’s dealerships encouraged customers to donate toward its “Service Matters” campaign. To […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON, DC (Jan. 30, 2019) — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced its proposed access standards required by the “VA MISSION Act.” The law sought to reform VA’s community care programs, including replacing the existing Choice program that sets the benchmark for access to care in the […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON, DC (Jan. 30, 2019) — Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed down a significant win for tens of thousands of Vietnam War-era “blue water” Navy veterans and their survivors. Paralyzed Veterans of America filed a “friend of the court” brief  in a lawsuit […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON, DC (December 4, 2018) — Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following statement today in response to the passing of former United States President George H.W. Bush. He led an honorable and distinguished life, from serving in World War II as one of the youngest naval aviators, to becoming the director of […]

Airlines Required to be in Compliance for Flights Beginning December 4, 2018 Contact: Charisma Troiano, ctroiano@democracyforward.org, (202) 701-1781 Liz Deakin, lizd@pva.org, 202-416-7627 Washington, D.C. — Following a lawsuit brought by Democracy Forward on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America, and subsequent Congressional action in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has now reversed course and agreed […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 Washington, DC (November 29, 2018) — Today, Democracy Forward, on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America, petitioned a federal court to require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to comply with a Congressional requirement to issue rules about restroom accessibility on airplanes for public comment. The mandamus petition follows reports that many new airplane restrooms are just 24 […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON (November 20, 2018) — With some of the year’s busiest travel days coming up, and new government research finding that one out of seven Americans has a mobility disability, Paralyzed Veterans of America is trying to help things go smoothly. The organization encourages air travelers with disabilities to plan ahead to avoid injuries, […]

GOVERNMENT TRAVEL ASSISTANCE There are two government agencies who are prepared to assist travelers with disabilities — The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Transportation Security Administration. Both have resources available online to help. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) The DOT Aviation Consumer Protection Division (ACPD) reviews and responds to consumer complaints and helps all […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON (November 15, 2018) — Last night, Paralyzed Veterans of America was recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation as a finalist for the 8th Annual Hiring Our Heroes Wounded Veteran and Military Caregiver Employment Award. Paralyzed Veterans of America was among 24 finalists nominated for an award for demonstrated leadership in addressing the challenges faced […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON (November 9, 2018) — Paralyzed Veterans of America is pleased to announce the winners of its 2018 Veterans Day National Poster and Poem Contest: 4th grader Madilynn Winger from Bellevue Elementary in Bellevue, NE is the grand prize winner in the poster category (see submission here), and 5th grader Michael Franco from Horace W. Porter School […]

This year is the 15th annual National Veterans Day National Poster and Poem Contest. Paralyzed Veterans of America holds this event every year to showcase the artistic talents and patriotic pride of our nation’s youngest students for disabled veterans in their communities. The theme for this year’s National Veterans Day Poster and Poem Contest is: “Help […]

Contact: Liz Deakin, lizd@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON (October 25, 2018) — Now that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Act of 2018 (H.R. 302) has been signed into law by President Donald Trump, Paralyzed Veterans of America wants to make sure people with disabilities know their rights and understand the changes on the horizon. As the only congressionally chartered veterans […]

WASHINGTON (October 22, 2018) — UnstoppABLE is a new, high-impact, public service announcement (PSA) campaign from Paralyzed Veterans of America that celebrates the indomitable spirit of veterans with spinal cord injury and disease. The PSA showcases Paralyzed Veterans of America’s adaptive sports programs which empower veterans and help them transcend adversity and conquer challenges throughout their lives. To watch the […]

WASHINGTON (October 3, 2018)— Paralyzed Veterans of America is hailing the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 302) through the U.S. Senate today by a vote of 93 to 6. The legislation includes a ‘bill of rights’ and an advisory panel for passengers with disabilities, as well as revised training and procedures […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Dana Kauffman, 202-416-7608 DanaK@pva.org WASHINGTON, DC (October 1, 2018) — Paralyzed Veterans of America is thrilled to announce the launch of its 15th annual Veterans Day National Poster and Poem Contest. Paralyzed Veterans of America holds this event every year to showcase the artistic talents and patriotic pride of our nation’s youngest students for disabled veterans in their communities. The […]