Inaction will disrupt spinal cord injury/disease system of care veterans rely on in FY 2025   WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 19, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas released a statement following the passage of the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, which ensures the VA has enough funding to pay veterans’ […]

Inaction will disrupt Oct. 1 benefits payments many veterans, PVA members rely on WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 11, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas released a statement following a joint press conference calling on Congress to resolve the Department of Veterans Affairs benefits budget shortfall by the Sept. 20 deadline. Roughly seven million […]

Veterans and surviving dependents could face financial disaster if budget shortfall not solved by Sept. 20 deadline  WASHINGTON (Sept. 9, 2024) — On Wed., Sept. 11, the nation’s leading veterans’ advocates are coming together to call on Congress to solve the Department of Veterans Affairs budget shortfall which would cause an unacceptable delay in receipt […]

Four-day conference to include appearance by Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal   ANAHEIM, CA. (Aug. 26, 2024) — Paralyzed Veterans of America kicked off its 2024 Healthcare Summit and Expo – a comprehensive four-day conference comprised of the latest research, science, and technology for the brightest clinicians in the field of spinal cord injury and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 3, 2024) — Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled Veterans, their families, and caregivers – today launched its annual in-store checkout campaign with long-time partner Food City and seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty. The promotion helps PVA ensure disabled veterans receive the benefits they earned, the specialized health care […]

U.S. Air Force Veteran Tammy Jones Named First Woman National Senior Vice President of Paralyzed Veterans of America WASHINGTON, DC (July 1, 2024) – Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled Veterans, their families, and caregivers – proudly welcomes Tammy Jones as the organization’s first woman to serve as […]

U.S. Army Veteran Robert Thomas continues role as national president for second straight year WASHINGTON, DC (July 1, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled Veterans, their families, and caregivers – today announced that U.S. Army veteran and Cleveland native Robert Thomas will remain its national president – the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 13, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas and Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake released a joint statement following their testimony today before a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing entitled “A Call to Action: Meeting the Needs of the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Veteran Community.” Both testimonies were […]

Event to include a keynote address by Congressman Mike Bost, legislative training sessions, Congressional Hill visits, and two PVA testimonies before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled Veterans, their families, and caregivers – today kicked off its annual […]

WASHINGTON, DC (May 16, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled Veterans, their families, and caregivers – convened more than 100 of its top leaders to Minneapolis, Minnesota as part of its 78th Annual Convention May 13-18. Enhancing the week-long event was a special visit today by […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 15, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America released the following statement from PVA Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley in response to today’s final passage of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024. “Paralyzed Veterans of America applauds the passage of the FAA reauthorization bill and its inclusion of provisions focused on improving the […]

  PVA and Department of Veterans Affairs Announce National Veterans Wheelchair Games Coming to Minneapolis in Summer 2025   Companies urged to support largest annual adaptive sports and rehabilitation event for U.S. military veterans with disabilities WASHINGTON, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the 44th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games – the largest […]

  Paralyzed Veterans of America receives $1.17 million donation from Penske Automotive Group and celebrates 10th year of partnership   WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 — Paralyzed Veterans of America proudly celebrates a decade-long partnership with long-time supporter Penske Automotive Group, who donated $1.17 million in 2023 to the nonprofit to support paralyzed veterans nationwide. The amount is composed of donations […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America Celebrates Women Veterans, Accessibility Changemakers at Igniting Change Gala   WASHINGTON, DC (April 15, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America concluded its Igniting Change Gala on Friday evening at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The flagship event celebrated Women veterans, influencers, and innovators who strive to create an inclusive […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America Presents Senator Elizabeth Dole with 2024 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award at Igniting Change Gala Reception WASHINGTON, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Paralyzed Veterans of America honored Senator Elizabeth Dole with the distinguished 2024 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award during an evening VIP reception at the Igniting Change Gala. The star-studded affair celebrated Women Veterans, influencers, and innovators – […]