WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 29, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley issues the following statement in response to the Department of Transportation’s newly released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would change the Air Carrier Access Act regulations to improve the air travel experience for people who use wheelchairs and other assistive devices […]

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WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 12, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced that award-winning country music artist Martina McBride will headline PVA’s Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hills, Maryland. McBride will perform an assortment of hit songs spanning her 32-year career during the evening program.   McBride has […]

“Many of our nation’s disabled veterans – with emphasis on those with catastrophic injuries and illnesses like our members – have waited and suffered long enough for airlines to prioritize their safety and for Congress to make the changes necessary for them to fly with dignity.”

LOUISVILLE, KY (Jan. 16, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America today concluded their seventh annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky, presenting the Code of Honor Cup to the winners of each division. The winners included the WWAR Generals in Division 1, Ability 360 (Heat 2) in Division 2, and the University of Michigan B […]

LOUISVILLE, KY (Jan. 8, 2024) – Paralyzed Veterans of America will host the seventh annual Wheelchair Rugby Invitational January 11-14, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky. In total, eighteen teams will compete in three divisions in a round-robin style competition. The winner of each division will be awarded PVA’s coveted Code of Honor Cup, which will be presented […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 11, 2023) – Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley released the following statement in response to a letter sent out last week by the House Administration’s Modernization subcommittee to the Capitol Police, the Architect of the Capitol, and the House sergeant at arms requesting “a preliminary study to identify possible […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 15, 2023) – Paralyzed Veterans of America honored U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Illinois with the prestigious 2023 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award. First presented to Senator Bob Dole in 2015, PVA established this award to recognize strong leadership and support of PVA’s legislative priorities in the areas of Veterans’ health […]

Orlando, Florida (October 6, 2023) — Paralyzed Veterans of America, the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers, wrapped up its 2023 Women Veterans Empowerment Retreat in Orlando, Florida today. This three-day empowerment retreat engages and supports female veterans with spinal cord-related injuries and diseases. Female veterans are the nation’s fastest-growing veteran community, and […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America, Hand In Hand, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, and United Spinal Association issue joint statement in response to Department of Transportation/United Airlines settlement agreement concerning Engracia Figueroa   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: For PVA – Oname Thompson OnameT@PVA.org (703) 864-5980   For Hand In Hand – Blithe Riley blithe@domesticemployers.org (267) 340-9878 […]

2023 Clinical Excellence in Nursing Shawn Gallups, Resident Care Coordinator of the SCI/D Long Term Care Center in Hampton, Virginia Shawn systematically applies the nursing process to improve Programs and outcomes not only in the Hampton Long-Term Care Center, but also at the national level as well. As Chair of the Hampton VA’s Shared Governance […]

Orlando, Florida (Aug. 14, 2023) – Paralyzed Veterans of America kicks off its 2023 Healthcare Summit and Expo – a four-day conference comprised of attendees from over 100 acute care and rehabilitation hospitals and community care centers across the country, more than 90 speakers, 70 exhibitors, and some 60 breakout sessions, all specialized in the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jul. 26, 2023) – Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley released the following statement today in response to the Department of Transportation’s final regulations on accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft. The news comes on the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which is widely regarded as the nation’s […]

Paralyzed Veterans of America, Tournament Director Jeff Shattuck, and the PDGA make disc golf more inclusive for people with disabilities   New adaptive disc golf rule enhancements debut at the 2023 National Veterans Wheelchair Games     PORTLAND, OR (July 11, 2023) – Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Professional Disc Golf Association today announce that […]

Food City and Richard Petty Kick Off In-Store Donation Drive With 100% of Proceeds Benefiting Paralyzed Veterans of America Campaign runs June 28 – July 25 with all invited to visit a Food City and make a donation at checkout     WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 7, 2023) — Paralyzed Veterans of America, the nation’s only […]