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 […]

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 […]

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.” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

In 1986, Congress passed the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), which guaranteed that people with disabilities would receive consistent and nondiscriminatory treatment when traveling by air. The ACAA states simply: “No air carrier shall discriminate against any otherwise qualified handicapped individual, by reason of such handicap, in the provision of air transportation.” All domestic carriers […]

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WASHINGTON, DC – 9/20/17 Last night, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) welcomed approximately 480 esteemed guests to its 12th annual Mission: ABLE Awards.  The event achieved record attendance and included guests from all over the nation, including distinguished service members, veterans, friends and supporters of Paralyzed Veterans to honor its 2017 Mission: ABLE Award recipients.  Presiding over […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America is now accepting applications for the 2018 class of Fellows. This program provides paralyzed veterans the opportunity to advocate through Paralyzed Veterans network of public, private and nonprofit organizations. Fellows also serve as leaders among their peers, elevating the nation’s awareness of the contributions and struggles of the 60,000 veterans in the country […]

WASHINGTON, DC— 9/7/17, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) President David Zurfluh issued the following statement on Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, and the impending arrival of Hurricane Irma: “As Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts begin, and Florida, Puerto Rico and the entire U.S. East Coast face the possible ravages of Hurricane Irma, Paralyzed Veterans of America extends its […]

Washington 8/14/17 – The day before the U.S. would lose two more American lives during combat operations in Iraq, President Donald Trump signed an emergency spending bill, the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act, that authorizes more than $2 billion for the Veterans Choice Program. At present, almost one-third of VA appointments are referred to […]

WASHINGTON, DC 8/1/17 — Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) today filed suit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for abruptly rolling back a rule intended to make airline travel safer and easier for passengers with disabilities. The rule, which requires domestic airlines to track and report data on lost and damaged wheelchairs and scooters, was […]