Membership Eligibility

Membership is free and open to qualified individuals.  Paralyzed Veterans of America's President invites you to join our more than 19,000 members today and have your voice, energy and efforts assist others living with spinal cord injury and disease.

Who is Eligible to Join PVA?

Any individual who meets the following criteria is eligible to join Paralyzed Veterans of America:

  • 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, which results in paralysis of more than one limb.* (Note: The injury or disease onset could have occurred after discharge/retirement from military service.)

* Some examples of spinal cord diseases are:

The above list is not all-inclusive. Therefore, if your condition is not listed, or if you have any questions, contact our Membership Staff.

Christi Hillman
Manager
202-416-7776
800-424-8200 Ext. 776
Fax 202-416-1250
Christih@pva.org

Joining a PVA Chapter

How can you make a difference? By joining a Paralyzed Veterans of America 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 Paralyzed Veterans of America membership, please note that many of our chapters offer associate and affiliate membership programs. These programs enable individuals with a deep interest in Paralyzed Veterans 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:

  • Click here to access and complete the fillable form and then print.
  • 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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