Paralyzed Veterans of America seeks court order to advance protections for veterans with mobility impairments and the entire disability community MEDIA CONTACT: Liz Deakin, lizd@pva.org DENVER (August 5, 2019) — Today, Democracy Forward on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America requested a federal court to lift its hold on their lawsuit to compel the Department […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Liz Deakin, lizd@pva.org WASHINGTON (July 26, 2019) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director, Carl Blake, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Ryan Kules Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Act of 2019 (H.R. 3504, as amended): “PVA applauds this bill since it would prioritize grants for seriously ill veterans, […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Deputy Executive Director Shaun Castle implores citizens to act now and notify their congressional members that the Social Security 2100 Act must pass to save Social Security from benefits cuts that would affect millions of Americans. Learn more on Shaun’s testimony before the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee – […]

Via NBC 4 Washington (July 25, 2019) — Air travelers with mobility challenges say they are not getting their money’s worth out of TSA Precheck at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. At Reagan and a handful of other airports nationwide, Precheck security entrances lack wheelchair accessible gates, according to passengers and advocates for people with […]

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 […]