Recent News

U.S. House of Representatives Repeals CLASS Long-Term Care Program
Date: 2/17/2012


VA Overhauling Disability Ratings System
Date: 2/15/2012


Veterans Groups Pleased with President's FY 2013 Budget But Note Deficiencies
Date: 2/14/2012


Conference Provides Opportunities for Veteran Business Owners and Veteran Job Seekers
Date: 2/13/2012


Reach Out and Say Thanks During VA's National Salute to Veteran Patients Week
Date: 2/10/2012


Coming Soon From the VA: Online Claims System for Veterans
Date: 2/9/2012


New “App” Available for Health-Care Professionals Treating Spinal Cord Injuries
Date: 2/8/2012


Hollen Claims USA Shooting Paralympic Award, Named to 2012 Paralympic Team
Date: 2/7/2012


Administration’s Veterans Job Corps Welcomed by Paralyzed Veterans of America
Date: 2/6/2012


Paralyzed Veterans Handcycling Team Kicks Off 2012 Season
Date: 2/3/2012


Richmond Business Leaders Gather to Support National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Date: 2/2/2012


A National Mall Accessible to All
Date: 1/31/2012


New Life Insurance Options for Veterans
Date: 1/30/2012


Paralyzed Veterans of America's Sports Department Receives VA/USOC Grant
Date: 1/26/2012


President Emphasizes Need to Take Care of our Veterans in State of the Union Address
Date: 1/25/2012


Paralyzed Veterans Benefit from Penske, Keselowski Championship Car Auction
Date: 1/23/2012


Paralyzed Veterans Participates in VA for Vets Career Fair and Expo in Washington DC
Date: 1/20/2012


New Paralyzed Veterans Video/PSA: New Beginnings for Injured Veterans
Date: 1/18/2012


Barrett-Jackson Auction of Keselowski’s Dodge Charger to Benefit Paralyzed Veterans
Date: 1/17/2012


Legacy of Giving Continues: Book Proceeds to Benefit Paralyzed Veterans
Date: 1/5/2012


VA Raises Disability Rating for Veterans with Lou Gehrig’s Disease/ALS
Date: 1/4/2012


From PN Magazine: Technology Meets Accessibility
Date: 12/19/2011


Friendly Skies? Depends on Whom You Ask
Date: 12/16/2011


Accessible Stadium Series: New York Yankees Stadium
Date: 12/9/2011


Spotlight on a Paralyzed Veteran's Caregiver: Theresa Richardson
Date: 12/8/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Secretary & World War II Veteran Rigo Remembers Pearl Harbor
Date: 12/7/2011


New VA Campaign Encourages Veterans and Their Families To Makes Connections
Date: 12/6/2011


International Day of Persons with Disabilities – December 3, 2011
Date: 12/2/2011


Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Accessible Stadium Series: Texas Motor Speedway
Date: 12/2/2011


Operation Independence: VMI in Partnership with Paralyzed Veterans' Mission: ABLE
Date: 11/30/2011


November Is National Family Caregivers Month
Date: 11/22/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Congratulates President and Applauds Congress on Passage of Tax Credit Bill for Hiring Veterans
Date: 11/21/2011


Accessible Stadium Series: Giants’ AT&T Park Provides an Accessible Fan Experience
Date: 11/18/2011


Carrier Classic Tribute to Veterans
Date: 11/16/2011


Mission: ABLE Partner Scootaround Launches Campaign for Paralyzed Veterans
Date: 11/15/2011


Paralyzed Veterans of America Leaders Attend Arlington, VA, School’s Veterans Day Program
Date: 11/14/2011


VA Extends Traumatic Injury Protection Retroactively as Part of the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act
Date: 11/14/2011


Interview with 2011 Veterans Day Poster & Essay Contest Winners
Date: 11/12/2011


Veterans Day Video: Natl President Bill Lawson & Executive Director Homer Townsend
Date: 11/11/2011


Students from Louisiana & Colorado Win 2011 Veterans Day Poster & Essay Contests
Date: 11/10/2011


“Hotels for Heroes” to Assist Service Members, Veterans and Their Families
Date: 11/9/2011


Pay It Forward for Veterans in Your Community
Date: 11/9/2011


Veterans Day
Date: 11/7/2011


Paralyzed Veterans of America's Accessible Stadium Series: Fenway Park
Date: 11/4/2011


Augusta Operation PAVE Gets Funding Boost to Help Disabled Veterans Reenter Workforce
Date: 11/3/2011


McGuire VA Medical Center & Paralyzed Veterans Virginia Mid-Atlantic Chapter Announce 2012 National Veterans Wheelchair Games Coming to Richmond
Date: 11/1/2011


Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Accessible Stadium Series: Raymond James Stadium
Date: 10/28/2011


Paralyzed Veterans of America's Outreach to Veterans with ALS
Date: 10/27/2011


NASCAR’s Keselowski and his Checkered Flag Foundation Host Injured Veterans
Date: 10/26/2011


NFL's Washington Redskins Host Free Health Screenings & Educational Event For Veterans
Date: 10/26/2011


Accessible Sports Stadium Series
Date: 10/21/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Continues to Support Long-Term Care Plan
Date: 10/21/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Urges Lawmakers to Protect VA Health Care and Benefits in Deficit and Debt Deliberations
Date: 10/21/2011


Paralyzed Veterans' Bass Tour opens new tourney season with Clarks Hill event
Date: 10/20/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Member Noah Currier Excels at Adaptive Sports & Business
Date: 10/19/2011


Winners Announced in Paralyzed Veterans' 8th Annual Law & Public Policy Competition
Date: 10/18/2011


New Documentary: Lives Worth Living
Date: 10/17/2011


Choe Captures Paralyzed Veterans of America Bass Tour Angler of the Year Title
Date: 10/14/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Member Babette Peyton: Helping Veterans Create Businesses
Date: 10/14/2011


Walgreens Employees Raise Over $28,000 for Paralyzed Veterans of America
Date: 10/13/2011


EARN to Host Webinars in October Assisting Job Seekers with Disabilities & Employers
Date: 10/12/2011


Making Airline Travel More Accessible
Date: 10/11/2011


Paralyzed Veterans’ Americana Gala to Honor Former Secretaries of Veterans Affairs
Date: 10/11/2011


New Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Committee Elected for 2011-12
Date: 10/7/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Racing Members to Compete in Army Ten-Miler
Date: 10/7/2011


VA Increases Auto Allowance for Disabled Veterans
Date: 10/3/2011


Celebrate National Disability Employment Month by Hiring a Disabled Veteran
Date: 10/1/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Partners with Cody Unser Foundation for Scuba Research
Date: 9/28/2011


Accessible Treehouse Builder is Winner of Paralyzed Veterans’ Barrier-Free America Award
Date: 9/27/2011


National Preparedness Month: A Paralyzed Veterans' Perspective
Date: 9/23/2011


Important TSA Update For Veterans with Disabilities
Date: 9/22/2011


Summit 2011 a Huge Success with More Than 700 Attendees
Date: 9/22/2011


Columbia Graduate Students Create Documentary - Chair Warriors
Date: 9/20/2011


Affected by Hurricane Irene on the East Coast or by the Wild Fires in Texas?
Date: 9/13/2011


Summit 2011 to “Hurry History” on Paralysis Treatments, Therapies and Cure
Date: 9/13/2011


September is National Preparedness Month: Are You Prepared?
Date: 9/12/2011


State of the Art: New Milwaukee VA Spinal Cord Injury/Disease Center
Date: 9/12/2011


Paralyzed Veterans of America Welcomes President Obama's Initiatives on Jobs
Date: 9/9/2011


Congress Dedicates September as National Spinal Cord Injury Month
Date: 9/7/2011


Poker Tournaments Benefit Paralyzed Veterans During September – National Poker Month
Date: 9/7/2011


Veterans Crisis Line: It’s Your Call
Date: 9/6/2011


Tampa Bay to Host 33rd National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Date: 9/1/2011


Department of Veterans Affairs Launches Paralympic Program Website
Date: 8/31/2011


Adaptive Cycling Clinics Offer Introduction to Handcycling
Date: 8/30/2011


Brad Keselowski’s Win Raises Nearly $200,000 for Paralyzed Veterans
Date: 8/29/2011


Paralyzed Veterans of America Presents Awards at 65th Convention in Houston
Date: 8/29/2011


Agent Orange Reminder: Vietnam Veterans and Survivors Urged to File Claims by Aug 30
Date: 8/26/2011


Hurricane Irene Relief Funds Available to Paralyzed Veterans’ Members in Puerto Rico
Date: 8/26/2011


Gas Pump Progress For Individuals with Disabilities
Date: 8/25/2011


Houston Welcomes Paralyzed Veterans of America for 65th Annual Convention
Date: 8/24/2011


Video: Paralyzed Veterans of America's 2011 Convention Preview
Date: 8/23/2011


Paralyzed Veterans of America Now Accepting Vehicle Donations
Date: 8/22/2011


Highlights from the National Veterans Small Business Conference & Expo
Date: 8/18/2011


Legislation Affecting Veterans Moves Along
Date: 8/18/2011


Richard Petty Visits Tennessee Food City to Offer Thanks for Supporting Paralyzed Veterans
Date: 8/12/2011


Paralyzed Veterans’ Operation: PAVE at National Veterans Small Business Conference
Date: 8/11/2011


Athletes and Organizers Look Ahead to Games’ Return to Richmond in 2012
Date: 8/10/2011


Obama’s New Proposal Offers Incentives to Businesses That Hire Veterans
Date: 8/10/2011


American Indians and Alaskan Natives Have a New VA Champion
Date: 8/9/2011


Endeavor & Spirit of the Games Awards Recipients Shine at the Closing Ceremonies
Date: 8/8/2011


Wheelchair Games Athletes Mentor Children with Disabilities at Kids Day
Date: 8/6/2011


Officials Call the Shots at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Date: 8/5/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Looking for a Few Good Men & Women Seeking Good Jobs & Careers
Date: 8/4/2011


Four-legged Fans at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Date: 8/3/2011


31st National Veterans Wheelchair Games Roll Into Pittsburgh
Date: 8/2/2011


Pittsburgh Legend Rocky Bleier Welcomes and Thanks Wheelchair Games Sponsors
Date: 8/1/2011


31-year-olds at the 31st National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Date: 7/30/2011


Pittsburgh Airport Readies for National Veterans Wheelchair Games Athletes
Date: 7/29/2011


Debt Ceiling Compromise Must Keep Promise to Veterans Urges Paralyzed Veterans
Date: 7/27/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Opposes Proposal to Repeal CLASS Act
Date: 7/26/2011


Celebrating 21 Years of the Groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act
Date: 7/25/2011


National Veterans Wheelchair Games’ Spirit Personified
Date: 7/25/2011


Paralyzed Veterans on Capitol Hill: Veterans Opportunity to Work Act of 2011
Date: 7/22/2011


Russell Lake partnerships, including Paralyzed Veterans, bring hunting & fishing to all
Date: 7/19/2011


You Can Be a Virtual Fan in the Stands as Social Media ‘Web-olutionizes’ Games Access
Date: 7/15/2011


31st National Veterans Wheelchair Games Kick Off in Pittsburgh August 1st
Date: 7/13/2011


From Sports 'N Spokes: Get Out, Enjoy Life Contest
Date: 7/12/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Racing’s Moleda Finishes First at USA Cycling Paralympic Time Trial
Date: 7/6/2011


Staying Safe for the Summer
Date: 7/6/2011


Elementary School Penny Drive Raises $400 for Paralyzed Veterans
Date: 6/30/2011


Bay Area Chapter Member Named Veteran of the Year by California State Assembly
Date: 6/29/2011


Affordable Care Act (ACA) Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan Changes
Date: 6/23/2011


Medical Services in Action
Date: 6/22/2011


Summit 2011: Delivering Excellence, Achieving State-of-the-Art Health Care
Date: 6/22/2011


Travel Tips for Summer Break
Date: 6/21/2011


2011 National Training Summit Focuses on Support for Women Veterans
Date: 6/20/2011


A Father's Story
Date: 6/17/2011


Oklahoma State University's Veterans Entrepreneurship Program
Date: 6/14/2011


Paralyzed Veterans of America Celebrates a National Emblem: Flag Day — June 14
Date: 6/13/2011


Veterans Appeals Improvement Act of 2011 Passes House, Now Goes to Senate
Date: 6/13/2011


New Rules for Service Animals
Date: 6/9/2011


New Report Shows Cutting Social Security Will Hurt Veterans
Date: 6/6/2011


Longtime Advocate Appointed to U. S. Institute of Peace
Date: 6/3/2011


College Accessibility: A Case Study
Date: 6/2/2011


The Many Meanings of Accessibility
Date: 6/2/2011


New Consumer Guide Discusses Sexuality and Reproductive Health
Date: 6/1/2011


Memorial Day 2011: Paralyzed Veterans of America Honors Our Nation’s Fallen Heroes
Date: 5/31/2011


Memorial Day: Ensuring Access for All Who Want to Pay Tribute
Date: 5/26/2011


Accessible Design: Mechanical Lift Systems
Date: 5/25/2011


NASCAR Drivers & Fans Support Paralyzed Veterans and Drive King’s Cup to Success
Date: 5/25/2011


2011 Golf Tournament Boosts Disabled Veterans’ Job Prospects
Date: 5/24/2011


Petty Family Foundation Charity Ride Benefiting Paralyzed Veterans a Big Success
Date: 5/23/2011


Armed Forces Day: Every Day at Paralyzed Veterans of America
Date: 5/19/2011


Hiring Heroes Act of 2011 Could Boost Veterans’ Career Opportunities
Date: 5/19/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Opens New Boston Vocational Rehabilitation Facility
Date: 5/18/2011


New Purple Heart Guidelines
Date: 5/17/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Member and Spouse Share Story in Honor of ALS Awareness Month
Date: 5/12/2011


WILEY X® Supports Paralyzed Veterans as they Cast & Blast Through 2011 Season
Date: 5/12/2011


Department of Labor Proposes Rule Update Improving Employment of Protected Veterans
Date: 5/11/2011


Vietnam Is Calling
Date: 5/11/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Members Participate in Cayman Islands Scuba Medical Study
Date: 5/10/2011


Georgia's Rome Plays Host to Yet Another Flawless Series of Handcycle Races
Date: 5/9/2011


PVA Bass Tour: Butler, Dornbrack, Hays, DaVault and Ray win on Eufaula
Date: 5/6/2011


“Mom’s” the Word for Paralyzed Veterans and Their Families
Date: 5/5/2011


National VA Research Week: May 2 - 6, 2011
Date: 5/2/2011


Expanding Hope’s Horizon
Date: 4/28/2011


Holly Koester: From Injury To Inspiration
Date: 4/27/2011


Paralyzed Veterans of America Celebrates Accessible Design
Date: 4/26/2011


Caring Deep in the Heart of Texas
Date: 4/19/2011


Accessible City Award Raises Awareness and A New Generation of Designers
Date: 4/15/2011


Aging and Accessibility
Date: 4/14/2011


Dialing Up Quality of 911 for People with Disabilities
Date: 4/13/2011


Tax Benefits for Taxpayers with Disabilities
Date: 4/13/2011


What can Brown Do for Paralyzed Veterans?
Date: 4/12/2011


Changing Lives, Building Futures - 2010 Annual Report Released
Date: 4/11/2011


Kilts Shaken and Stirred: Sir Sean and Lady Connery “Dressed to Kilt” for Paralyzed Veterans
Date: 4/7/2011


NASCAR Driver AJ Allmendinger Earns $5,000 for Paralyzed Veterans of America
Date: 3/31/2011


Food City and Richard Petty Partnership Raises $125,000 for Mission: ABLE
Date: 3/30/2011


March 2011 Congressional Testimony by National President Bill Lawson: Protect VA Heath Care from Politics
Date: 3/30/2011


Job Opportunity Boost for Spouses of Veterans with Disabilities
Date: 3/18/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Marks Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
Date: 3/18/2011


Stars and Stripes—Women’s History Month Celebrated
Date: 3/16/2011


Deadline for New Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Regulations: March 15, 2011
Date: 3/15/2011


Henderson v. Shinseki Panel/Telecast: Supreme Court Sides with Veterans On Deadlines
Date: 3/15/2011


VA Not Implementing Law to Help Caregivers As Congress Intended
Date: 3/14/2011


Handicap Parking Abuse
Date: 3/11/2011


Supreme Court Victory for Paralyzed Veterans
Date: 3/10/2011


Alcoa Foundation Awarding $82,000 to First-Time Wheelchair Athletes
Date: 3/9/2011


Paralyzed Veterans of America Member Jeff Odom Goes for Gold
Date: 3/9/2011


Make a Nomination for the 2011 SPORTS ‘N SPOKES Junior Athlete
Date: 3/7/2011


Medical Records Go Mobile: Veterans’ Health Information Right at Their Fingertips
Date: 3/3/2011


Announcing Paralyzed Veterans of America's 2011 Law and Public Policy Writing Contest
Date: 3/2/2011


Island Fishing Trip Great Rehab for Walter Reed Patients
Date: 3/2/2011


Advancing ALS Knowledge
Date: 3/1/2011


Enhanced VA Benefits Available to Caregivers of Veterans
Date: 3/1/2011


The Veterans Farm
Date: 2/25/2011


‘Money Follows the Person’ & ‘Community First Choice Option’ Receive Additional Funds
Date: 2/24/2011


NSOs Offer A Helping Hand for Claims
Date: 2/24/2011


Helping Our Disabled and Paralyzed Veterans Get Back to Work
Date: 2/23/2011


Service Dogs: More Than Just a Helping Paw
Date: 2/23/2011


Black History Month: Honoring Our Veterans
Date: 2/22/2011


VHA Announces Enrollee Survey
Date: 2/22/2011


Artist Shift
Date: 2/18/2011


NASCAR Drivers Team up with Paralyzed Veterans To Promote Mission: ABLE Campaign
Date: 2/18/2011


Administration Releases FY 2012 Budget, Includes FY 2013 Advance Appropriations
Date: 2/17/2011


EXCELERATION #4: Fast Moving and Downhill -- in a good way!
Date: 2/17/2011


Saluting Wounded Veterans as They Recover
Date: 2/16/2011


Facebook Fans: “Like” Total Medical Solutions and Raise Funds for Paralyzed Veterans
Date: 2/15/2011


$65.3 Billion Investment in Veterans Health Care and Benefits Urged by Independent Budget
Date: 2/14/2011


Greyhound Guarantee for People with Disabilities
Date: 2/14/2011


Opportunity to Speak Out on Jobs
Date: 2/11/2011


Stephen Bush: A National Service Officer Serving Those Who Served
Date: 2/11/2011


Paralyzed Veterans' New PSA Features Story of Staff Sergeant Shot by Sniper in Iraq
Date: 2/10/2011


Melbourne Handcycling Extravaganza
Date: 2/9/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Applauds HHS Secretary Sebelius for Commitment to CLASS Act
Date: 2/9/2011


Paralyzed Veterans of America's Newly Redesigned Website Focuses On Access for All
Date: 2/8/2011


Survey on Golf Participation by Persons with Disabilities and Persons Who are Aging
Date: 2/8/2011


Will to Win: Our Members, Our Heroes
Date: 2/1/2011


$250,000 Raised for Paralyzed Veterans at Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson Auction
Date: 1/31/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Commends President for Highlighting Veterans Issues
Date: 1/28/2011


Grants Available for Spinal Cord Injury/Disease (SCI/D) Education and Research Projects
Date: 1/27/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Files Federal Lawsuit to Stop Illegal Denials of Medicare Coverage
Date: 1/24/2011


Paralyzed Veterans Chosen as Finalist in Yahoo!'s Create for a Cause You Choose Award
Date: 1/21/2011


Kiwi Adventure for Adaptive Sports Heroes
Date: 1/19/2011


New Standards for Accessible Design Go Into Effect March 2011
Date: 1/18/2011


U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Athlete, and Paralyzed Veterans Member Angela Madsen
Date: 1/11/2011


Highmark Welcomes Wheelchair Games to Pittsburgh with a $100,000.00 Donation
Date: 1/10/2011


31st National Veterans Wheelchair Games Registration is Now Open
Date: 12/21/2010


Exceleration Show 2: Sprints, Spins, Cranks and Crunches
Date: 12/9/2010


Handcyclist Beimfohr to Compete in Marine Corps Marathon: No Ordinary Joe
Date: 12/7/2010


Paralyzed Veterans Racing Team Demonstrates Handcycles at 3rd Annual Prosthetics Day
Date: 12/7/2010


PVA Bass Tour's 2010 Angler of Year: Ron Ryals
Date: 12/6/2010


2010 International Day of Persons with Disabilities - December 3rd
Date: 12/2/2010


Washington DC Memorial Will Honor Veterans with Disabilities
Date: 12/2/2010


Clarifying the Transportation Security Administration's New Screening Procedures
Date: 11/24/2010


An Appreciation of Military Families
Date: 11/22/2010


Audio Public Service Announcement: National President Bill Lawson
Date: 11/22/2010


Honoring All Who Served: A “Snapshot” of Veterans Day 2010
Date: 11/22/2010


Retired Veteran Still Has Troops’ Backs
Date: 11/22/2010


2nd Annual Mid-South PVA 9 Ball RACK Championship
Date: 11/17/2010


Season Five of the PVA/NWPA National Wheelchair Tournament Series Begins with a Bang in Minnesota
Date: 11/17/2010


A Veterans Day Answer to a Frequently Asked Question: "How can I support our veterans?"
Date: 11/11/2010


Students from North Dakota, Oklahoma Win Paralyzed Veterans of America Veterans Day 2010 Poster & Essay Contest
Date: 11/11/2010


Snapfish Partners with Paralyzed Veterans of America's Mission: ABLE
Date: 11/8/2010


VETERANS DAY 2010 BIG SALUTE TO AMERICA’S HEROES
Date: 11/8/2010


Access to Popular Clinical Practice Guidelines for Spinal Cord Injury Health-Care Professionals
Date: 11/4/2010


EXCELERATION - New Series Dedicated to Athletes with Disabilities to Debut November 6th and 7th With Replay on Veterans Day
Date: 11/3/2010


Career Expo for People with Disabilities To Be Held November 19, 2010, in Washington, DC
Date: 10/29/2010


2010 Paralyzed Veterans' Americana Gala: Honoring Outstanding Leadership
Date: 10/12/2010


Handcycling: Team PVA has good showing in Grandview Grand Prix Criterium
Date: 8/9/2010

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