Paralyzed Veterans of America Blog

 

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Posted by PVA Admin on Wednesday March 28, 2018

Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) is recognizing March as multiple sclerosis (MS) awareness month. As part of our awareness outreach, we are posting about the symptoms, testing options, and strategies of what to do after receiving an MS diagnosis. Also, learn about the benefits that the VA offers to veterans with MS that they […]

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Accessible Home Design

Posted by PVA Admin on Tuesday March 27, 2018

Anyone who has ever attempted to renovate an existing home, or engaged in the lengthy process of designing and constructing a new residence has most likely come across unfamiliar terminology. Understanding the terms used in the design world can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to design for people with disabilities. Words such […]

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Recognizing American Diabetes Association Alert Day

Posted by PVA Admin on Monday March 26, 2018

Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) is participating in American Diabetes Association Alert Day. March 27, serves as an annual reminder that diabetes is one of the most prevalent health risks today. In fact, more than 29 million Americans have diabetes and 86 million more are at risk to develop the disease. Veterans, especially those […]

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Spinal Cord Injury Research: Making Progress

Posted by PVA Admin on Tuesday March 20, 2018

If you sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) before 1990, the prognosis you got from your physician and rehabilitation team was usually bleak. You were paralyzed and could not expect much, if any, change in your condition for the rest of your life. Most injuries were considered ‘complete’, with no function below the level of injury. […]

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VA’s Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP)

Posted by PVA Admin on Thursday March 15, 2018

This past summer, after months of meetings, hearings, and deliberations, Congress passed a law referred to as the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017. This law is designed to overhaul the VA benefits appeals process.

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Disabled Veterans Swim With Aquariam Giants

Posted by PVA Admin on Friday March 9, 2018

Paralyzed Veterans of America members and LifeWaters volunteers gather in front of the whale shark habitat at the Georgia Aquarium

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Holly: Veteran, Athlete, Inspiration

Posted by PVA Admin on Friday March 9, 2018

The Real G.I. Jane, this former U.S. Army captain, a T7 para, could teach Demi Moore and the rest of Hollywood a thing or two about courage.

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Women’s History Month: Laura Ellington – First in Leadership

Posted by PVA Admin on Thursday March 1, 2018

During Women’s History Month, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) will be recognizing women members whose notable achievements helped to advance the organization’s mission. This week, we are featuring PVA member and disability advocate, Laura Ellington.

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