39th National Veterans Wheelchair Games is the largest annual wheelchair multi-sport event for military Veterans in the world MEDIA CONTACT: Liz Deakin, lizd@pva.org LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 12, 2019) — More than 600 military Veterans from across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Great Britain are in Louisville this week to compete in the 39th National Veterans Wheelchair […]

In-store donation drive starts July 3rd Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON (July 2, 2019) — On July 3rd, Paralyzed Veterans of America will kick off its campaign with Food City and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty. Donations made at Food City supermarkets will go to PVA, who have helped disabled veterans for more than 70 years. “This […]

Leadership officers of PVA’s Executive Committee to fulfill organization’s mission of helping veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders, and related diseases like MS and ALS MEDIA CONTACT: Liz Deakin, lizd@pva.org WASHINGTON (July 1, 2019) — Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced that David Zurfluh, a disabled Air Force veteran, and native of Washington state, will serve as PVA’s […]

Leadership officers of PVA’s Executive Committee to fulfill organization’s mission of helping veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders, and related diseases like MS and ALS MEDIA CONTACT: Liz Deakin, lizd@pva.org WASHINGTON (July 1, 2019) — Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced that David Zurfluh, a disabled Air Force veteran, and native of Washington state, will serve as PVA’s […]

New PVA Awards recognize innovators and influencers in the areas of civil rights, employment and social progress for veterans and people with disabilities Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON (June 24, 2019) — Nominations are now open for the annual PVA Awards, Paralyzed Veterans of America announced today. With new categories introduced for 2019, these prestigious awards […]

PVA Gala recognizes business leaders who champion the rights and care of veterans and people with disabilities Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 WASHINGTON (June 11, 2019) — Paralyzed Veterans of America announced today that OptumServe is the presenting sponsor of its 2019 PVA Gala. Formerly known as the Mission: ABLE Awards, the annual event honors […]

Media Contact: Liz Deakin LizD@pva.org, 202-416-7627 Carl Blake, executive director of Paralyzed Veterans of America issues the following statement regarding the VA implementation of the Veterans Community Care Program. “Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America marks a new beginning for veterans’ health care with VA’s launch of the Veterans Community Care Program as required by the VA […]

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 […]

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 […]

National search results in historic St. Louis landmark receiving prestigious award Contact: Liz Deakin Email: LizD@pva.org Phone: 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 […]

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, 202-416-7627 Washington, 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 […]

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 […]