WASHINGTON, DC (Apr. 8, 2025) – Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced it received a donation of $1.13 million from long-time partner Penske Automotive Group. The amount includes donations from customers, partners and employees of Penske Automotive Group, as well as matching contributions from the company. All the proceeds will be used to help veterans […]

  WASHINGTON, DC (March 5, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake releases statement following the leak of an internal memo revealing the Department of Veterans Affairs’ plan to reduce its overall staffing of the department to FY 2019 levels – a decrease of more than 80,000 positions from the current staffing […]

Non-profit VSO leader gave real-life examples of challenges faced by today’s veterans and unveiled PVA’s 2025 Policy Priorities WASHINGTON, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas joined several Veterans Service Organizations today to testify before the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees. Thomas stressed the importance of restoring VA’s specialized care services, which are in dire […]

WASHINGTON, DC (Mar. 3, 2025) — Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8th, Lancôme and Paralyzed Veterans of America are proud to announce a partnership that reflects their shared commitment to ensuring women with disabilities feel seen, heard, and empowered. The partnership includes empowerment events, adaptive products, and an in-store activation. Lancôme worked with PVA members […]

WASHINGTON, DC (Feb 26, 2025)  Dear PVA Members, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is deeply troubled by actions being taken in Washington, D.C. that are already having a detrimental impact on the services that veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases (SCI/D) like ALS and MS, rely upon. In recent weeks, you have likely heard […]

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Paralyzed Veterans of America has concluded its eighth annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky, where the prestigious Code of Honor Cup was awarded to the winners of each division. The champions included the WWAR Generals, WASA/CKRI Lightning, and MedStar NRH United. Over the past four days, 20 teams from across the country […]

WASHINGTON, DC (Feb 18, 2025) — DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) unveiled the Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. The document is an unbiased, needs-based blueprint for Congress, ensuring a fully funded VA can meet […]

WASHINGTON, DC (Feb 4, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake released the following statement following the Senate confirmation of Doug Collins as the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. “PVA has maintained a collaborative partnership with the VA for decades and looks to continue that tradition under Secretary Collins. As advocates […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America Survey Reveals Widespread Accessibility Barriers Still Exist, Leading to Isolation and Emotional Distress for Disabled Veterans and All People with Disabilities PVA launches multi-part PSA, “Barriers Still Exist,” urging public to join the fight for #AccessibilityForAll WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 4, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America today launched “Barriers Still Exist” – a […]

WASHINGTON, DC (Jan 30, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake releases statement following remarks made by President Donald Trump at a press conference addressing yesterday’s tragic crash of American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Blackhawk helicopter. “PVA is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of life of those who perished as […]

PVA urges the President to swiftly sign this important bill into law WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 20, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley issues the following statement in response to Congress passing the VETS Safe Travel Act. This legislation provides free access to the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program to eligible service-connected […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America Issues Statement in Response to Passage of Elizabeth Dole Caregiver Bill, Urges President to Sign Swiftly   WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 16, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas issues the following statement in response to Congress passing the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America Issues Statement in Response to the Publishing of DOT’s New Wheelchair User Rule Improving Air Travel for People with Mobility Disabilities   WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 16, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake issues the following statement in response to the publication of the Department of Transportation’s […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 18, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas issues the following statement in response to the House’s passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. This legislation is a comprehensive bipartisan package of bills that expands services for veterans, their families and caregivers, as […]

Contact: Oname Thompson OnameT@PVA.org (703) 864-5980 cell WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 23, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake released a statement following the Department of Transportation’s historic penalty against American Airlines for its unsafe and undignified treatment of passengers with disabilities who use mobility devices. DOT’s investigation involved review of complaints, including […]