Eligibility
Membership is free and open to qualified individuals. PVA's President invites you to join our more than 19,000 members today and have your voice, energy and efforts assist others living with SCI/D.
Any individual who meets the following criteria is eligible to join PVA:
- A citizen of the United States
- A veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces whose discharge was other than dishonorable
- An individual who has suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of trauma or disease.* (Note: The injury or disease onset could have occurred after discharge/retirement from military service.)
* Some examples of spinal cord diseases are:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Lupus
- Tuberculosis
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Poliomyelitis
- Spina bifida
- Spinal stenosis
- Tumors of the spinal cord
The above list is not all-inclusive. Therefore, if your condition is not listed, or if you have any questions, contact the PVA Membership Staff.
Douglas Beckley
Associate Director, Membership and Volunteers
202-416-7775
800-424-8200 Ext. 775
Fax 202-416-1250
Douglasb@pva.org
Christi Hillman
Secretary
202-416-7776
800-424-8200 Ext. 776
Fax 202-416-1250
Christih@pva.org
How can you make a difference? By joining a PVA chapter, you have the opportunity to have your voice, your energy and your efforts assist others. Upon joining you will begin to receive your chapter's monthly newsletter, as well as notifications of upcoming events and meetings. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in many programs, including volunteering and sporting events.
Regardless of your state of residence, you may choose to join any of our 34 chapters. View a listing of all of the chapters. Should you choose not to be associated with a chapter, your membership status will be Member-At-Large.
If you do not meet the qualifications for PVA membership, please note that many of our chapters offer associate and affiliate membership programs. These programs enable individuals with a deep interest in PVA to contribute personally and/or monetarily. Contact the chapter closest to you.
Apply Now
If you meet the eligibility requirements to join PVA, please follow these steps:
- Print out and complete the Membership Application Profile
- Select your chapter and enter the name at the top of the application.
- Mail the completed application to:
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Membership & Volunteer Program
801 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-3517 |
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