Paralyzed Veterans members who suffer demonstrable losses after a natural disaster, can file for financial assistance through Paralyzed Veterans Disaster Relief Fund. The fund offers a grant of up to $1500 and was established to give recovering members a jump start toward the road to recovery, whether that means replacing lost food and clothing, repairing a damaged […]

Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open (PVGO) Join us at the 11th annual Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open (PVGO) on June 18, 2018. Proceeds from the PVGO support Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Operation PAVE (Paving Access for Veterans Employment www.pva.org/veterans-employment) program that provides free, one-on-one career assistance, benefits counseling and support to any veteran or transitioning service member or […]

Member Stories ​Despite progress, too many travelers with disabilities continue to encounter significant barriers in air travel, such as damaged assistive devices, inaccessible lavatories and in-flight entertainment, and delayed assistance. Click on the links below to read stories from our members describing their personal challenges with air travel.   Charlie Brown: Missing a Golden Opportunity Larry […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) issued the following statement from its President, David Zurfluh, in response to the Senate’s passage today of the VA MISSION Act: “On behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America members—veterans with spinal cord injury or disease—their families, and caregivers, we wish to express our deep appreciation of the efforts of Senate […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) issued the following statement today from its Executive Director, Carl Blake, in response to the House passage of the VA MISSION Act: “On behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America members—veterans with spinal cord injury or disease—their families, and caregivers, we applaud the House of Representatives for its passage today of […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Dana Kauffman 202-416-7608, danak@pva.org WASHINGTON, DC — Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) issued the following statement from its President, David Zurfluh, in response to President Trump signing the VA MISSION Act into law: “On behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America members—veterans with spinal cord injury or disease—their families, and caregivers, we wish to express our gratitude to President Trump […]

The Minnesota Vikings NFL team will be hosting this year’s Super Bowl in a 65,400-seat stadium featuring superior wheelchair access and seating options, thanks in part to guidance from Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Architecture Department and Minnesota Chapter. The stadium’s redesign began in 2016 when the Vikings’ advisory board formed a committee to provide insight into […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Lani Poblete 202-416-7736, lanip@pva.org Washington, DC—Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced that David Zurfluh, an Air Force veteran, and native of Washington state, will serve as national president for a 2nd consecutive term. Zurfluh was re-elected by Paralyzed Veterans of America’s board of directors during the organization’s 72nd Annual Convention last week. The following individuals were also re-elected […]

Organization to participate in military honor of President-elect Trump WASHINGTON, DC—Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) today announced it will join the official inaugural parade on Jan. 20. The event, organized by President-elect Trump’s inaugural committee will be composed of 8,000 marchers from 40 organizations including Paralyzed Veterans of America, fellow veterans organizations, active military […]

Sherman GIllums, Jr. issued the following statement: “Paralyzed Veteran of America was gratified to participate in what we hope will be one of many collaborative meetings with President Trump and his Administration, as well as Secretary Shulkin.  We entered the meeting with core questions about the future of VA healthcare–particularly specialized care, protections for veterans […]

MEDIA CONTACTS: Dana Kauffman 202-416-7608, danak@pva.org WASHINGTON, DC – On July 4th, Paralyzed Veterans of America will kick off the eighth year of its partnership with Food City and NASCAR Champion and Hall of Fame Inductee, Richard Petty, to support Paralyzed Veterans of America’s MISSION: ABLE campaign through donations at Food City supermarkets. “Paralyzed Veterans of […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Lani Poblete 202-416-7736, lanip@pva.org Washington, DC—Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) released the following statement from its Executive Director, Carl Blake, in response to today’s announcement that Peter O’Rourke, who previously served as Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Chief of Staff has been named VA Acting Secretary, and that Deputy Secretary Thomas G. Bowman is re-entering retirement effective June […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America supports numerous efforts in the field. For example, at the Center for Neuroscience and Regeneration Research at Yale University, scientists study nerve regeneration, demyelination of the nerves, and chronic pain, while member organizations of the International Campaign for Cures of Spinal Cord Injury Paralysis fund research towards a cure for paralysis. And […]

When to disclose your disability: There is no “right” time or place to disclose your disability. Select a confidential place and allow enough time for the person to ask questions. Do not focus on the limitations of your disability. Weigh the pros and cons of disclosure at each point of your job search, recruitment and […]