WASHINGTON, DC (December 16, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake released a statement following Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins’ announcement of a significant reorganization to the structure of the Veterans Health Administration. “Paralyzed Veterans of America has long raised concerns about how administrative bloat has hindered health care decision-making […]

WASHINGTON, DC (December 11, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake released a statement following the Department of Transportation’s announcement that it amended its historic penalty against American Airlines for its unsafe and undignified treatment of passengers with disabilities who use mobility devices. “While we acknowledge the Department of Transportation’s decision to […]

More than 60 veterans with disabilities and their families welcomed to four L’Oréal worksites for day of pampering and relaxation Washington, DC (Nov. 17, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America partnered with L’Oréal USA for the second consecutive year for L’Oréal USA’s Have A Beautiful Day event, an annual initiative honoring U.S. veterans, military personnel, and their families. […]

Donation generated through four-week in-store fundraising campaign in October Sunbury, PA (Nov. 13, 2025) — Weis Markets today announced it has donated $170,000 to Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s only nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases, like MS and ALS. Representatives from Weis Markets presented the check […]

Washington, D.C. (Oct. 27, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s leading nonprofit supporting disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers – is once again partnering with Rouses Markets, a family-owned, Louisiana-based grocer, to honor veterans with an in-store fundraising campaign. The promotion runs Oct. 27 through Nov. 11 across all Rouses Markets locations and supports […]

WASHINGTON, DC (October 27, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America National President and Chairman of the Board Robert Thomas and Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake release statement to members. “As the leadership team of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), we are concerned about how the ongoing government shutdown may be impacting you and your families. While […]

Washington, D.C. (Oct. 7, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America – Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake releases statement following the Washington Post article entitled “How some veterans exploit $193 billion VA program, due to lax controls,” released on October 6, 2025. “Paralyzed Veterans of America is outraged at the Washington Post’s decision to paint most veterans with […]

Washington, D.C. (Sept. 30, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America– the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers – wrapped up its annual Women Veterans Empowerment Retreat today in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The three-day event engaged and inspired over 40 women veterans from across the continental U.S., thanks to support from renowned sports […]

Redmond, WA (Sept. 29, 2025) — Leaders in air travel accessibility on Friday convened in Redmond, Wash. for Paralyzed Veterans of America‘s Access to the Skies Summit co-presented by All Wheels Up. The inaugural event brought together nearly a dozen nationally recognized experts in aviation accessibility and focused on breaking down barriers in air travel that 70 […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 25, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America applauds longtime research partner Dr. Stephen Waxman, director of the Center for Neuroscience and Regeneration Research at Yale School of Medicine, for being awarded the 2026 Sharpey-Schafer Prize. Dr. Waxman is recognized for his pioneering research on the molecular basis of pain and his pivotal role in […]

PVA’s Paralyzed Veterans of America Awards Chairman Jerry Moran with Prestigious 2025 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 18, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America honored U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas with its prestigious 2025 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award. First presented to Senator Bob Dole in 2015, PVA established this award […]

PVA’s Healthcare Summit + Expo to bring together interdisciplinary clinicians from across the U.S. NEW ORLEANS, LA (Aug. 25, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America today kicked off its 2025 Healthcare Summit + Expo, bringing together 400 interdisciplinary healthcare professionals from the Department of Veterans Affairs and private-sector for four days of dynamic learning and collaboration. Throughout […]

WASHINGTON, DC (July 24, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act – a landmark civil rights law designed to end discrimination against individuals living with disabilities – with an urgent message. For 35 years, the ADA has helped break down barriers to employment, transportation, public accommodations, and […]

WASHINGTON, DC (July 8, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake releases statement following the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcement that it will no longer pursue a large-scale reduction-in-force as part of its efforts to reduce VA staffing, while also improving the delivery of health care, benefits, and burial services to […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 2, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled Veterans, their families and caregivers – today launched its annual in-store checkout campaign with long-time partner Food City and seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty. Since 2011, Food City has raised more than $4 million dollars, fueling PVA’s mission to ensure […]