PVA voices concerns about staffing shortages at VA’s health care system
WASHINGTON (March 3, 2020) — Paralyzed Veterans of America’s leaders are meeting with lawmakers this week to urge that veterans’ health care, benefits, and civil rights are prioritized during the second session of the 116th Congress. Before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs today, PVA National President David Zurfluh […]
Veterans organizations issue update report on VA MISSION Act implementation
Washington, D.C. — The Independent Budget (IB) co-authors—DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars)—have issued “The Independent Budget Veterans Agenda for the 116th Congress: Critical Issue Update.” This follow-up to the group’s 2019 report evaluates progress on 26 key recommendations concerning access to veterans health care, […]
PVA receives over $1 million from Penske Automotive Group’s Service Matters campaign
Donations from Penske total over $5 million in the past five years WASHINGTON (Feb. 19, 2020) — Paralyzed Veterans of America received over $1 million through Penske Automotive Group’s 2019 Service Matters campaign to benefit our nation’s heroes. Since its inception in 2015, Penske Automotive Group’s Service Matters campaign has contributed over $5 million to support […]
Veterans service organizations issue Independent Budget recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs
Today, in advance of the President’s budget, DAV, Paralyzed Veterans of America and Veterans of Foreign Wars released The Independent Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Years (FY) 2021 and 2022 Advance Appropriations providing a roadmap to ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is fully-funded and capable of carrying out its mission to serve veterans […]
New virtual employment service provides support for disabled veterans anywhere, anytime
WASHINGTON (January 28, 2020) — Paralyzed Veterans of America announces a new virtual engagement initiative from its employment program, PAVE (Paving Access for Veterans Employment), that specializes in helping veterans with disabilities find meaningful employment. PAVE Connect bridges a critical gap, reaching those who do not have the time, means, or ability to attend traditional […]
PVA statement on U.S. Department of Transportation’s notice of proposed rulemaking for air travelers with service animals
WASHINGTON (January 23, 2020) — PVA Associate Executive Director of Government Relations Heather Ansley issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation seeking public comment on proposed amendments to its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation on transporting service animals on aircraft. Once officially published, the public has 60 days to provide comments on the […]
U.S. Access Board launches study to assess feasibility of equipping aircraft with wheelchair restraint systems
WASHINGTON (January 22, 2020) — PVA is pleased with the launch of the U.S. Access Board’s study to assess the feasibility of equipping aircraft with restraint systems so that passengers who use wheelchairs can remain in them while in-flight. The Board announced in October 2019 that it would conduct a study. The U.S. Access Board […]
PVA statement on Sen. Jerry Moran being named chairman of Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON (January 10, 2020) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Kansas Republican Sen. Jerry Moran has been named as the new chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, replacing former Georgia Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson who retired at the end of 2019: “We have […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America statement on Rep. Phil Roe’s retirement at end of 2020
WASHINGTON (January 6, 2020) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake issued the following statement regarding the announcement from Tennessee Republican Rep. Phil Roe, ranking member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and former chair of the committee, that he will retire at the end of 2020: “As a leader of the House […]
Sens. Coons and Murkowski introduce bill to extend benefits to surviving spouses of veterans impacted by ALS
Paralyzed Veterans of America is pleased to announce the introduction of the “The Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2019” by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to help ensure surviving spouses and families of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) receive all of the benefits available through the Department […]
Court Orders DOT to Explain Why It Missed Deadline to Issue Rule Addressing Airline Restroom Accessibility
Washington, D.C. — Last Friday, a federal court ordered the Department of Transportation to explain why the agency missed another deadline to issue a rule addressing airline restroom accessibility. The order was issued as part of an ongoing lawsuit filed by Democracy Forward, on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America, against DOT for denying full restroom access for veterans and travelers […]
People With Disabilities Filing More Air Travel Complaints
via NBC 4 Washington (Published Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019 | Credit: Scott MacFarlane) Flying during the holidays is hectic for all of us. But for some passengers, the strain, struggle and stress can be more severe. A News-4 I-team investigation found a growing number of complaints against U.S. airlines by passengers with disabilities. Charles Brown, […]
Disabled veterans say they face intense struggles when flying and airlines often won’t help
Post Date:November 27, 2019 via “My story is one of hundreds of thousands of stories that have happened of people having to deal with broken wheelchairs, or being dropped, or having to transfer themselves down the aisle,” Shaun Castle told ABC News. In 2014, Castle joined the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), a congressionally-chartered veterans […]
People With Disabilities Filing More Air Travel Complaints
Post Date:November 27, 2019 via NBC 4 Washington (Published Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019 | Credit: Scott MacFarlane) Flying during the holidays is hectic for all of us. But for some passengers, the strain, struggle and stress can be more severe. A News-4 I-team investigation found a growing number of complaints against U.S. airlines by passengers […]
Air travel poses challenges for people with disabilities, organization leading the fight for change asks the public to help
Paralyzed Veterans of America urges the public to support their fightto ensure safe and accessible air travel for all. WASHINGTON (November 14, 2019) — Paralyzed Veterans of America is alerting the public to the challenges people with disabilities commonly face during air travel and asking for support of their efforts to ensure accessible air travel for all. This […]