114th Congress, First Session Priorities: Procreative Services for Catastrophically Disabled Veterans
Another high priority for Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans)is the provision of reproductive services for catastrophically disabled service-connected veterans. One of the most devastating results of spinal cord injury or dysfunction for many individuals is the loss of the ability to have children and raise a family. Paralyzed Veterans has long sought inclusion of reproductive […]
2016 Poster and Poem Contest Winners/Finalists
For Veterans Day 2016, we asked children across the country to express their thanks to our nation’s millions of veterans by entering the Paralyzed Veterans of America 13th annual National Veterans Day Poster and Poem Contest. This 2016 contest theme: Celebrating 70 Years of Service. Using their own words, images, and creativity, children shared […]
2016 Poem Winners & Finalists
For Veterans Day 2016, we asked children across the country to express their thanks to our nation’s millions of veterans by entering the Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) 13th annual National Veterans Day Poster and Poem Contest. This year’s contest theme: Celebrating 70 Years of Service. Using their own words, images, and creativity, children […]
2016 Awards: Sponsors
2016 Sponsors Presenting Sponsor Leidos QTC Systems Made Simple Gold Sponsor Microsoft Technatomy USAA Silver Sponsor Booz Allen Hamilton By Light Professional IT Services Express Scripts Highmark/United Concordia Leidos Target Market Team UPS Bronze Sponsor ACET Altria Arrow Electronics GetWell Network Halfaker and Associates, LLC Hub Labels Humana Military Kforce Government Solutions ManTech PMX Agency Penske […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America & Democracy Forward Respond to DOT Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC— 12/18/17 Today, during oral arguments in a lawsuit filed on behalf Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) by Democracy Forward, the Administration acknowledged that its defense of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) unlawful rollback of protections for airline travelers with disabilities rests entirely on a technical question of jurisdiction, conceding PVA will win the case if […]
Major Veterans Groups Deliver 182k-signature Petition to Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – 12/6/17 Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans), DAV (Disabled American Veterans), the American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) today delivered a petition with more than 182,000 signatures calling upon Congress to expand the Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) comprehensive caregiver assistance benefits to disabled veterans of all eras. They were joined by […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America Partners with Elevation Burger
WASHINGTON, DC 11/30/17 — Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) this week announced its partnership with Elevation Burger, launching an in-store campaign that will provide funding for programs and services that support catastrophically injured veterans. Participating United States Elevation Burger franchises will designate 15 percent of the proceeds from their Paralyzed Veterans of America-inspired “Stars and Stripes” […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America Names Interim Executive Director
WASHINGTON, DC— 11/7/17 Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) today announced that its President and Executive Committee have named Carl Blake the organization’s interim executive director. Paralyzed Veterans is the only veterans service organization that serves veterans living with spinal cord injury or disease, and Blake has led its government relations program since 2014. Blake, a West Point grad and […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America to Join Senate Roundtable
11/7/17 Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) will participate in a roundtable discussion hosted by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee to examine ongoing concerns about Veterans and all air travelers with disabilities. Members of the press are invited to attend a roundtable discussion that will focus on the air travel experiences of veterans […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America “Deeply Disappointed” in New Tax Reform Plan
WASHINGTON, DC— 11/6/17 Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) today reacted to the new tax reform plan via a strongly worded letter to U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Brady and Ranking Member Neal, saying in part that the provisions will “eliminate important sections of the tax code that directly affect veterans and people with disabilities.” […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America Welcomes New Leadership Member
WASHINGTON, DC— 11/6/17 Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) today announced it has named Army Sergeant Shaun Castle as National Deputy Executive Director. A Paralyzed Veterans’ member since 2014, Castle has been a key contributor to Paralyzed Veterans’ adaptive sports programs and stakeholder outreach efforts. He has also been actively involved in advocacy for the disabled community […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America Announces FY18 Education Foundation Grant Cycle
WASHINGTON, DC— 11/3/17 Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) today publicly announced the launch of its 2018 Education and Training Foundation grant cycle. Through its Foundation, the organization invests annually in projects, conferences and symposia that aim to improve the lives of veterans, and all people, living with spinal cord injury or diseases (SCI/D), such as Multiple […]
Weis Markets Launches Campaign to Support Paralyzed Veterans of America
Washington, DC (November 2, 2017) – In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, Weis Markets today announced the launch of a two-week campaign to support the Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE campaign, which encourages veterans and their families, corporate supporters and friends to help create an America where our most severely injured heroes have access to […]
2017 Mission: ABLE Awards Sponsors
2017 Sponsors of the Mission: ABLE Awards (To Date) PRESENTING SPONSOR LEIDOS PLATINUM SPONSORS Penske GOLD SPONSORS Technatomy Corporation USAA YRCI Microsoft SILVER SPONSORS By Light Highmark Wakefield BRONZE SPONSORS ACET Altria Cerner CGI Federal Deltek Favor TechConsulting, LLC Halfaker and Associates, LLC HUB Labels Humana Military IVMF Liberty IT Solutions PMX Agency Redfield Direct […]
‘G.I.V.E.’ Back to Paralyzed Veterans This Fall
WASHINGTON, DC – 10/4/17 Paralyzed Veterans of America‘s (Paralyzed Veterans) G.I.V.E clothing donation program is now available to residents in the Chicago area who are looking to give back and show their support for veterans this holiday season. The G.I.V.E program, which stands for ‘Goods Inspiring Veterans Everywhere,’ accepts clothing, shoes, hats, belts and other household […]
