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 […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2023) – Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced that U.S. Army veteran and Cleveland native Robert Thomas, who previously served as PVA’s national senior vice president, will now hold its highest elected office – national president and chair of the board. Thomas was elected by PVA’s Board of Directors during the PVA Annual […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 14, 2023) – Paralyzed Veterans of America released the following statement today from PVA National President Charles Brown in response to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s unanimous passage today of H.R. 3935, the “Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act.” “Improving access to air travel for passengers with disabilities […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jun. 7, 2023) – Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake testified before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the importance of Veterans’ access to long-term care. Immediately following the hearing, PVA issued the following statement urging VA and Congress to work together expeditiously to help America’s Veterans, particularly those with the greatest support […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 25, 2023) – Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake issued a statement in light of the House’ consideration later today of the debt limit package (Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023). “Right now the House of Representatives is preparing to take action on legislation that would couple raising the debt limit […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 18, 2023) – Today, Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Charles Brown issued a statement following President Biden’s Executive Order that includes supports for home-based care for Veterans, long-term care workers, and family caregivers. “PVA commends President Biden for signing today’s Executive Order capitalizing on the importance of America’s care economy – […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 11, 2023) — Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced it received a donation of $1.3 million from long-time veteran supporter Penske Automotive Group. The amount includes donations from customers and employees of Penske Automotive Group, as well as matching contributions from the company. “Rain or shine, Penske Automotive Group, along with Premier […]

WASHINGTON (April 4, 2023)  – WASHINGTON, D.C.– Paralyzed Veterans of America today released the following statement in answer to the Washington Post Editorial Board’s April 3, 2023, opinion piece requesting scrutiny of the VA budget providing for income and disability payments to Veterans. There has long been a debate about the purpose of Veteran’s disability […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 21, 2023) – The Independent Budget veterans service organizations (IBVSOs) – DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) – today released the following statement applauding the Veterans Health Care Policy Institute (VHPI) for its new report documenting the critical importance of the VA […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 16, 2023) – Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake issues statement today in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs updating their mission statement, which dates back more than six decades. Following outreach to tens of thousands of Veterans, the VA decided to update its mission statement. The new, more […]

Despite additional funding needed for health care, benefits, and infrastructure, proposed VA budget attempts to meet the true, full needs of nation’s veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 15, 2023) – The Independent Budget veterans service organizations (IBVSOs) – DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) – applaud […]

The Independent Budget Veterans Agenda for the 118th Congress lays out five critical issues facing VA and presents the funding needed to meet those challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 13, 2023) – Leading veterans service organizations DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) today released The Independent […]