WASHINGTON, D.C (June 29, 2026)  —  Paralyzed Veterans of America is working with Accenture to help veterans, their caregivers, and families navigate the AI-driven labor market and better prepare for the future of work. Together, they will help veterans build in-demand job skills and give them the competitive edge they need to stand out. The […]

WASHINGTON, DC (June 16, 2026) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake today released a statement in response to last week’s introduction of the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (H.R. 9237/S. 4744). “Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) strongly supports the provisions in the “Take Care of America’s Veterans Act” that would expand […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2026) – In the heart of Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Advocacy Legislation Seminar, PVA honored Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland with its prestigious 2026 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award. The annual legislative event brought together roughly 150 PVA Chapter leaders and caregivers from across the country to receive first-class training […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 10, 2026) – After years of Paralyzed Veterans of America’s advocacy, airlines will soon be required to ensure staff who physically assist passengers with mobility disabilities and handle their devices have received hands-on training and assessments. On June 17, 2026, a provision of the Department of Transportation’s Rule “Ensuring Safe Accommodations for […]

In 1981, 77 veterans gathered to compete in seven events. 45 years later, ~500 veteran athletes from across the country will convene in Detroit for the 45th National Veterans Wheelchair Games — a milestone anniversary for what has grown into the world’s largest annual wheelchair sports and rehabilitation event designed exclusively for U.S. military veterans […]

A diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is life-changing under any circumstances. For veterans, it can feel especially isolating. It’s a battle fought not on foreign soil, but within the body of someone who already gave so much in service to this country. According to an American Academy of Neurology study, veterans are twice as […]

Stadium recognized alongside the Las Vegas Stadium Authority and the Las Vegas Raiders for creating a welcoming, accessible venue for all Las Vegas, NV (May 18, 2026) — Paralyzed Veterans of America  — the nation’s premier non-profit of choice for disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers — awarded Allegiant Stadium with the 2026 Barrier-Free America Award, […]

Gift brings all-time support to more than $12 million as PVA marks its 80th year serving veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases Washington, DC (April 20, 2026) — Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced it received a donation of $1.08 million from long-time partner Penske Automotive Group through the company’s annual Service Matters campaign. The amount […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America and GOVX have joined forces — and for the communities they both serve, the timing couldn’t be better. The new partnership connects two organizations with deep roots in American military life. PVA has spent more than 80 years supporting veterans living with spinal cord injuries and diseases, like MS and ALS, […]

At South by Southwest, a conference known for launching the next big thing, Paralyzed Veterans of America made the case last week that the most transformative ideas in technology, design, and culture haven’t come from abundance. They’ve come from need and the courage to challenge the status quo. The panel discussion, “Disability: The Ultimate Innovation […]

The question sounds simple enough: Who gets to participate? At South by Southwest on March 18, Paralyzed Veterans of America gathered a panel to work through the answer, and what emerged was less a feel-good conversation about ramps and reserved parking than a hard-edged argument about power, belonging, and the cost of getting it wrong. […]

Activation coincides with nonprofit’s 80th anniversary as leading advocate for veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases, and all people with disabilities Austin, TX (Mar. 18, 2026) — Paralyzed Veterans of America today led two panel discussions at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas – a first in the organization’s esteemed 80-year history. The powerful conversations […]

WASHINGTON, DC (March 13, 2026) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake released the following statement in response to the newly announced memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) authorizing VA attorneys to serve as special assistant U.S. attorneys and to initiate guardianship or conservatorship […]

On January 18, 1946, in the recreation hall of the Red Cross at Birmingham General Hospital in Van Nuys, California, about 70 World War II veterans with spinal cord injuries gathered for a meeting that would change the course of disability civil rights in America. They returned from the battlefields of Europe and the Pacific […]

PVA outlines 2026 policy priorities and highlights 36% VA acute care staffing shortage, missed specialty health care visits, and rising costs for veterans with catastrophic disabilities Washington, D.C. (Mar. 4, 2026) — Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas testified today before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. In PVA’s […]