WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 18, 2021) — Paralyzed Veterans of America today released two informational videos focused on empowering PVA members and all veterans with disabilities to seek higher education and open new pathways. The videos, developed in partnership with Student Veterans of America and with financial support from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), were filmed, produced, […]

WASHINGTON (February 23, 2021) — Paralyzed Veterans of America and Southern New Hampshire University today announced a new partnership to help veterans who are underserved and overlooked — particularly those with catastrophic injuries or illnesses — achieve their educational aspirations to advance their career goals.  PVA’s Veterans Career Program is a unique career program that […]

WASHINGTON (February 8, 2021) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake released the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Denis McDonough as the secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): “PVA has enjoyed a close relationship with the VA in the past and hopes to build upon that rich history with […]

WASHINGTON – (Feb. 2, 2021) – As Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) approaches its 75th year of advocating for and supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases, such as MS and ALS, as well as all people with disabilities, today the organization unveiled an anniversary logo and new name of their successful employment program. […]

WASHINGTON (Feb. 1, 2021) – Leading veterans service organizations DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) today released two reports – The Independent Budget: Veterans’ Agenda for the 117th Congress, Critical Issues and The Independent Budget: FY 2022-2023 for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Budget Recommendations. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 28, 2021) — Paralyzed Veterans of America, the nation’s only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders, and diseases, today kicked off an annual checkout campaign just days before the fourth of July holiday with long-time partners Food City and champion racecar driver Richard Petty. Centered around […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (Jan. 13, 2021) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake released the following statement regarding the recent violence in the Capitol on January 6 and the growing threat of additional upheaval in the days leading up to Inauguration Day 2021, which has led to an unprecedented assault on our democracy: […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (Jan. 5, 2021) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake released the following statement regarding President Trump’s signing of H.R. 7105, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, which enhances the quality of life for veterans, their families, and caregivers: […]

WASHINGTON (December, 11 2020) — Paralyzed Veterans of America, Executive Director, Carl Blake released the following statement in response to the VA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report “Senior VA Officials’ Response to a Veteran’s Sexual Assault Allegations” released yesterday. “The unconscionable details laid out in this report are just another sign of the […]

WASHINGTON (December, 11 2020) — Paralyzed Veterans of America, Executive Director, Carl Blake released the following statement regarding the nomination of Denis McDonough to be the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a position responsible for the healthcare and benefits of millions of veterans: “Paralyzed Veterans of America looks forward to understanding more […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (Dec. 10, 2020) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Associate Executive Director of Government Relations Heather Ansley released the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of H.R. 7105, the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, which would enhance the quality of life for veterans, their families, and caregivers: “The Paralyzed […]

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2020 – This holiday season comes as many high-risk paralyzed veterans have been trapped in their homes for months, and as military suicides are up 20% over last year. In response, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is launching Holiday Hope for Heroes, a national program to ensure our nation’s injured veterans have access to resources they need to survive […]

WASHINGTON (October 01, 2020) – Paralyzed Veterans of America is pleased to see the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) expansion of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) announced today.   “For too long, veterans of earlier service eras have been denied access to the critical benefits and services provided by this program,” […]

via Voting is one of our most important civil rights, but it isn’t always accessible for paralyzed veterans and others with disabilities. Here to talk about it is Al Kovach, Immediate Past President, Paralyzed Veterans of America. He was paralyzed in a parachuting accident during a combat training exercise. Voting isn’t always accessible for paralyzed […]

Via  Voting is one of our most important civil rights, but it isn’t always accessible for paralyzed veterans and others with disabilities. A government report found less than half of polling locations were accessible in the 2016 election. People in wheelchairs have reported inaccessible stairways and sidewalks; doorways too narrow for a chair; no handicapped […]