WASHINGTON, DC—Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) National President, David Zurfluh, presented the organization’s top legislative priorities today at a joint hearing before the House and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.  Zurfluh’s testimony focused on Paralyzed Veterans’ two most important legislative priorities for its members—protection of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) specialized care and expansion […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Dana Kauffman 202-416-7608, danak@pva.org WASHINGTON, DC —  As the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reaches its 28th anniversary today, July 26th, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is celebrating this landmark legislation while urging to protect against efforts to decrease the rights of all individuals with disabilities under the ADA. “In 1990, Paralyzed Veterans of America helped […]

Purpose Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) is proud to offer assistance to Paralyzed Veterans’ members, and members of their immediate families, through Paralyzed Veterans’ Educational Scholarship Program. The program will provide a $1,000 scholarship to each qualified individual, up to approximately $10,000 in total scholarship funding. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Dana Kauffman 202-416-7608, danak@pva.org WASHINGTON, DC — NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski today announced his Checkered Flag Foundation’s campaign to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Paving Access for Veterans Employment (PAVE) program. The campaign will kick off at the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, N.C., on May 27 and will conclude July 7 at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) released the following statement today from its Executive Director, Carl Blake, in response to the nomination of Acting Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie to serve as the permanent secretary: “Paralyzed Veterans of America has appreciated the opportunity in recent weeks to work with Acting Secretary Wilkie. He stepped […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) released the following statement today from its Executive Director, Carl Blake, in response to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs passage of H.R. 5674, the VA MISSION Act of 2018. “Paralyzed Veterans applauds the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the passage of H.R. 5674, the VA MISSION Act […]

MEDIA CONTACTS: Charisma Troiano 202-701-1781, ctroiano@democracyforward.org, Lani Poblete 202-733-7838, LaniP@pva.org Washington, DC— Today, on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), Democracy Forward appeared in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to argue against the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) abrupt and unlawful rollback of a rule intended to make air travel safer and easier for […]

MEDIA CONTACT: Lani Poblette 202-733-7838, LaniP@pva.org WASHINGTON, DC—Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) today issued the following statement from its National President David Zurfluh, regarding the passing of Senator John McCain: “Paralyzed Veterans of America is deeply saddened by the loss of Senator John McCain and we offer our sincere condolences to his family during this time. Senator McCain’s leadership and […]

Join us this April as we celebrate PVA Awareness month. Throughout the month, we will share stories of perseverance of our members and highlight the programs and services we provide to veterans. What does Paralyzed Veterans of America do? Our government relations team advocates for quality health care, accessibility and earned veterans benefits. Our architects work diligently to make America more accessible both in […]

Many of us celebrate Valentine’s Day with the people we love. It can also be a difficult time for veterans struggling on the road to recovery. Help us bring some needed cheer to veterans who have served and sacrificed for this country. Here’s how: SEND A VETERAN A VALENTINE Valentine’s Day can be especially lonely and difficult […]

TEAM REVOLUTION IS RACING TO EMPOWER VETERANS. Team REVolution (Racing to Empower Veterans) is Paralyzed Veterans of America’s fundraising endurance racing program. Able-bodied runners and companies race in events across the country to raise funds that help provide care and resources paralyzed veterans need to live full, productive lives. Join Team REVolution today as an individual […]

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In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, D.C., became the focal point of reverence for America’s veterans. Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each […]

Spinal stenosis occurs when an overgrowth of bone or tissue narrows the spaces in an individual’s backbone, resulting in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Most commonly, the disorder is caused by an overgrowth of spinal bones, herniated disks, thickened ligaments, tumors or spinal injuries. The disorder affects both men and women and […]