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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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Black History Month: Stories of Courage – Twila Adams

Posted by PVA Admin on Friday February 16, 2018

Celebrating Black History month isn’t limited to 28-days for U.S. Army veteran Twila Adams. The 56-year-old’s pride of heritage is only second to her pride of service.

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Black History Month: Stories of Courage – Sharona Young

Posted by PVA Admin on Friday February 16, 2018

As a single mother, U.S. Navy veteran and Paralyzed Veterans of America member, Sharona Young aspires to be the best mother and role model she can be. Her daughter, Taylor, has been a huge motivation for her over the years. At the age of 12, Taylor has already shown interest in computer science and technology. […]

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Heart Disease Causes & Risk Factors

Posted by PVA Admin on Wednesday February 14, 2018

Cardiovascular disease is the number-one killer of Americans, and is the leading cause of hospitalization in the VA health care system. It is also a major cause of disability. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of Americans, and is the leading cause of hospitalization in the VA health care system and a major cause […]

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Help us stop H.R. 620 and save the ADA – take action now!

Posted by PVA Admin on Monday February 12, 2018

H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017, also known as the “ADA Notification” bill, will be voted on by the House this Thursday, February 15. Please contact your Representatives now and ask them to vote ‘NO’ on H.R. 620. This bill would weaken the  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and make it harder for people with disabilities to participate […]

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Black History Month – Stories of Courage: Karla Clay

Posted by PVA Admin on Tuesday February 6, 2018

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history. Paralyzed Veterans will be recognizing Black History month with a series of weekly stories. These stories will highlight the struggles, successes and achievements of our black members and their […]

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PAVE Celebrates National Disability Awareness Month

Posted by PVA Admin on Thursday October 26, 2017

October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, is a time when the nation recognizes and celebrates the valuable contributions that disabled Americans make to our country’s thriving workforce. For more than 70 years, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) has honored men and women across the nation by providing the support and resources they need to […]

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Trying To Plan Ahead Doesn’t Always Mean Success

Posted by PVA Admin on Monday October 2, 2017

In March 2015 we made the decision to fly to the National Paralyzed Veterans of America convention in San Diego. I am a quadraplegic and have not flown in almost fifteen years so I decided to contact Delta airlines by phone for a flight from Augusta, GA to Atlanta, GA. I had scheduled a connecting […]

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PVA Summit Fosters Collaboration on SCI/D Medicine

Posted by PVA Admin on Thursday August 31, 2017

Often individuals with catastrophic injuries or spinal cord disease must manage secondary conditions that are part of the complication of paralysis. When care is not delivered with true coordination methods, those conditions can reduce quality of life and in some cases become life threatening. Thus, care for individuals with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D) […]

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Future of VA: Interview with ED Sherman Gillums & KSEV Houston

Posted by PVA Admin on Monday August 28, 2017

Listen to the interview with Ed Sherman Gillums Jr., chief strategy officer of American Veterans on the future of veterans.

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