Paralyzed Veterans of America is pleased to announce the introduction of the “The Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2019” by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to help ensure surviving spouses and families of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) receive all of the benefits available through the Department […]

Washington, D.C. — Last Friday, a federal court ordered the Department of Transportation to explain why the agency missed another deadline to issue a rule addressing airline restroom accessibility. The order was issued as part of an ongoing lawsuit  filed by Democracy Forward, on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America, against DOT for denying full restroom access for veterans and travelers […]

via NBC 4 Washington (Published Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019 | Credit: Scott MacFarlane) Flying during the holidays is hectic for all of us. But for some passengers, the strain, struggle and stress can be more severe. A News-4 I-team investigation found a growing number of complaints against U.S. airlines by passengers with disabilities. Charles Brown, […]

Post Date:November 27, 2019 via NBC 4 Washington (Published Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019 | Credit: Scott MacFarlane) Flying during the holidays is hectic for all of us. But for some passengers, the strain, struggle and stress can be more severe. A News-4 I-team investigation found a growing number of complaints against U.S. airlines by passengers […]

Post Date:November 27, 2019 via  “My story is one of hundreds of thousands of stories that have happened of people having to deal with broken wheelchairs, or being dropped, or having to transfer themselves down the aisle,” Shaun Castle told ABC News. In 2014, Castle joined the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), a congressionally-chartered veterans […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America urges the public to support their fight to ensure safe and accessible air travel for all. WASHINGTON (November 14, 2019) — Paralyzed Veterans of America is alerting the public to the challenges people with disabilities commonly face during air travel and asking for support of their efforts to ensure accessible air travel for all. […]

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Excerpt via U.S. House of Representatives – Gil Cisneros Read Full Press Release: Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC –  Today on October 18th, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), co-chair of the Congressional ALS Caucus, introduced the “The Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2019.” The bipartisan legislation extends benefits to the […]

WASHINGTON (October 17, 2019) — With Paralyzed Veterans of America being the driving force behind the requirement of the Transportation Security Administration’s report, “TSA’s Improvements for Screening of Passengers with Disabilities,” the organization is hopeful that its findings that show updates to TSA’s etiquette and sensitivity training and the incorporation of best practices to address […]

WASHINGTON (October 16, 2019) – Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Access Board’s announcement that it will undertake a study to assess the feasibility of equipping aircraft with restraint systems so that passengers who use wheelchairs can remain in them on flights: “We are pleased that […]

WASHINGTON (October 3, 2019) — More than 40 U.S. female veterans with a range of disabilities will gather for Paralyzed Veterans of America’s WE Served, Oct. 3 to 6 in Crested Butte, Colorado. The all-expenses-paid retreat will feature workshops focused on holistic well-being and community-building in an inclusive, supportive environment. More than half of the […]

All proceeds benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America’s employment program WASHINGTON, DC — Disabled veterans, along with military, business, and government leaders took to the fairways on Monday, Sept. 23 at The Golf Club at Lansdowne to raise funds for Paralyzed Veterans of America’s employment program, PAVE. The 12th annual Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open, hosted by […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Liz Deakin, lizd@pva.org Washington, D.C. (Sept. 26, 2019) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake issued the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ announcement of its delay to include catastrophically-injured veterans from eras before 9/11 in the agency’s Comprehensive Family Caregiver Program, as required under the VA Mission Act: […]

WASHINGTON (Sept. 26, 2019) — Paralyzed Veterans of America held its 2019 Gala on Tuesday, Sept. 24 honoring corporations and individuals who are leading the way in championing the rights of veterans and all people living with disabilities. The evening’s honorees were U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (IL); Rosen Hotels & Resorts President and COO, Harris […]

Via nbcwashington.com Washington, D.C. (September 23, 2019) — For the last 12 years, a group called Paralyzed Veterans of America has helped disabled vets find jobs after their military service ends. News4’s Megan Fitzgerald spoke with the men and women who hit the links at the organization’s annual golf tournament in Loudoun County. (Published Monday, Sep […]