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      • Veterans groups say $103B in funding needed for FY20
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America Issues Statement on Courtroom Win in Support of Vietnam-Era “Blue Wate
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America expresses concerns about implementation of the VA MISSION Act during j
      • Authors of The Independent Budget Statement on VA’s FY 2020 Budget Request
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America applauds DOT Air Travel Report’s inclusion of wheelchair and scooter m
      • PVA Awareness Month recognizes veterans living with spinal cord injury and disorders
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      • After Paralyzed Veterans of America lawsuit, Department of Transportation states it will issue propo
      • 2011 Barrier-Free America Award: James Roth
      • Boston Architects Win 2009 Paralyzed Veterans’ Barrier-Free America Award for John Adams Courthouse
      • Paralyzed Veterans has awarded the 2014 Barrier-Free America Award to the Ed Roberts Campus
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America Honors the Nugent Residence Hall and the Disability Resources & Educat
      • National President David Zurfluh Oral Testimony
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America receives over $1 million through Penske Automotive Group’s “Service Ma
      • Paralyzed Veterans' Independent Budget Statement Before the VA House Committee
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America Responds to Senate Confirmation of Robert Wilkie as VA Secretary
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America Leader Recognized for Positive Impact on Veteran Advocacy
      • PVA issues statement on House passage of Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Bill
      • Travelers Say Some TSA Precheck Lanes Not Wheelchair Accessible
      • DOT backtracks on legal obligation to take action addressing airplane restroom accessibility
      • Are DOT delays more about policy than practicality?
      • PVA argues government is moving too slowly on new rules for airplanes
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      • PVA Responds to DOT's Continued Unlawful Delay to Address Airline Restroom Accessibility
      • PVA issues statement on Sen. Johnny Isakson’s resignation at end of 2019
      • Unique Charity Golf Open to raise funds for Veterans’ employment program
      • Program works toward fixing high unemployment rates among veterans
      • PVA issues statement on Senate passage of TSA Precheck bill for veterans with disabilities
      • PVA announces Senator Duckworth as recipient of 2019 Gordon Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award
      • Veterans employment program gets a boost from annual charity golf tournament
      • PVA issues statement on delay of expansion to veterans’ family caregiver program
      • PVA honors corporations and leaders championing the rights of veterans and people with disabilities
      • PVA launches new multi-faceted initiative to address the needs of women veterans with disabilities
      • PVA statement on U.S. Access Board’s study to assess feasibility of restraint systems for airline pa
      • PVA encouraged by TSA report for improvements to screening passengers with disabilities
      • Legislation introduced in House to extend benefits to families of veterans impacted by ALS
      • PVA's Shaun Castle Warns of Catastrophic Changes to Benefits if Social Security 2100 Act Does Not Pa
      • Disabled veterans say they face intense struggles when flying and airlines often won't help
      • People With Disabilities Filing More Air Travel Complaints
      • Sens. Coons and Murkowski introduce bill to extend benefits to surviving spouses of veterans impact
      • Court Orders DOT to Explain Why It Missed Deadline to Issue Rule Addressing Airline Restroom Accessi
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America statement on Rep. Phil Roe’s retirement at end of 2020
      • PVA statement on Sen. Jerry Moran being named chairman of Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
      • U.S. Access Board launches study to assess feasibility of equipping aircraft with wheelchair restrai
      • PVA statement on U.S. Department of Transportation’s notice of proposed rulemaking for air travelers
      • New virtual employment service provides support for disabled veterans anywhere, anytime
      • Veterans service organizations issue Independent Budget recommendations for the Department of Veter
      • PVA receives over $1 million from Penske Automotive Group’s Service Matters campaign
      • Veterans organizations issue update report on VA MISSION Act implementation
      • PVA voices concerns about staffing shortages at VA’s health care system
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America fights for continued access to life sustaining health care during the
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Research Foundation awards over $790,000 in grants funding spinal co
      • VA cancels National Veterans Wheelchair Games amid COVID-19 pandemic
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America launches campaign to support high-risk veterans during COVID-19 crisis
      • ‘Terrified and trapped’: Paralyzed veterans struggle during pandemic
      • Stay-home orders present challenges for veterans dealing with mental, physical health issues
      • Paralyzed veteran advocates for high-risk Americans during COVID-19 crisis
      • PVA makes statement on racism, exclusion, and marginalization
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America Elects Leadership for 2020-2021 Term
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America Applauds Passage of Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Legislation
      • Disabled Do-It-Yourselfers Lead Way to Technology Gains
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America Issues Statement on Department of Veterans Affairs Expansion of Famil
      • Voting Difficulties for Disabled Veterans, Citizens
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      • Voting Could Be More Difficult for People with Disabilities This Year
      • Holidays come as paralyzed veterans remain isolated and at high-risk for COVID-19, depression and an
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America Applauds Legislation Designed to Improve Veterans Health Care and Bene
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America Looking Forward to Partnering with New Secretary of Veterans Affairs
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America calls for VA Secretary Robert Wilkie to be fired and culture change wi
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America elects leadership for 2019-2020 term
      • Statement on signing of Veterans Health Care And Benefits Improvement Act of 2020
      • Statement on last week’s Capitol Hill violence and the growing threat of additional unrest
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America approaches 75th year, unveils anniversary logo and newly renamed Veter
      • Paralyzed Veterans of America releases statement on the confirmation of Denis McDonough as secretary
      • PVA joins forces with Southern New Hampshire University to help former members of the U.S. armed for
      • PVA releases informational videos that empower veterans with disabilities to seek higher education
      • PVA receives $1 million donation from Penske Automotive Group to help veterans live full, productive
      • PVA Kicks Off PVA Awareness Month with New Video, New Stories of Resiliency, and an Up-Close, Virtua
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