OCTOBER 2024 |  ISSUE #30 |  PVA SUPPORTER EDITION

UPDATES FROM PVA

Did you know: Some women Veterans struggle to get medical care, because facilities and equipment aren't wheelchair-accessible? In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, PVA launched a Women Veteran’s Health PSA: Women First  that shows the challenges women face getting mammograms and other care. PVA National Senior Vice President Tammy Jones and PVA National Vice President Anne Robinson joined forces with PVA celebrity partner Hannah Storm to drive home the message.

HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF AVAILABLE TO PVA MEMBERS

PVA is committed to helping paralyzed Veterans and their families recover in the face of life-changing natural disasters like Hurricane Helene.

We are working tirelessly to determine the full impact Hurricane Helene has had on our members. Your gift today will ensure paralyzed Veterans and their families receive the support they desperately need during these challenging times.

PVAction Force's advocacy was instrumental in securing a critical victory for Veterans.

Congress is back on recess this month after a short return to Washington in September. Prior to leaving town, Congress passed legislation allocating $3 billion to the VA to prevent a funding shortfall that could have delayed vital benefits. This essential funding ensures that Veterans continue to receive their disability compensation, pension, survivor, and readjustment benefits without interruption.

Thanks to the efforts of over 475 PVAction Force who contacted their members of Congress, we were able to successfully advocate for this crucial legislation.  

PVA visited two of the newest Women Veterans Health Care (WVHC) Clinics in Richmond, VA and Cleveland, OH.

Both clinics operate with a large accessible waiting area and multiple examination/procedure rooms, and are staffed primarily with female team members. The new clinics are located in separate buildings on their medical center campuses with ample accessible parking.

PVA Architecture focuses on reaching out to medical facility staff to make sure WVHC clinics are accessible. We then update our facility assessment database with this information.

PVA to participate in the Marine Corps Turkey Trot

PVA will be participating in the Marine Corps Marathon’s Turkey Trot on Nov. 23rd in Quantico, VA. With both a 10K & a mile-long fun run, this event welcomes adaptive athletes, & attracts thousands of participants and spectators each year.

Join the PVA Racing Team to raise funds to empower paralyzed Veterans. (In-person and virtual options available). Click here to join the PVA Racing Team today!  

PVA IN THE NEWS

PVA Launches Women Veterans' Health Campaign ABC Action News, Tampa Bay

From exam rooms to mammography machines, many medical facilities are simply not equipped to accommodate women with mobility disabilities, putting their health at serious risk.

Lincolnton man helps paralyzed Veterans fish, hunt for 25 years WRDW-TV Augusta, GA

PVA's Southeastern Chapter recognized a volunteer for providing and maintaining an accessible place for PVA members to fish.

Paralyzed Veterans of America National Trapshoot Circuit Dakota News Now

PVA's North Central Trapshoot Tournament took place at the Crooks Gun Club.The competition consisted of 300 targets and included both singles and doubles shooting.