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. The new appeals ...
It’s Sunday, a day of rest and relaxation and maybe time to work on that honey-do-list that seems to be getting longer by the minute. Except, this Sunday is not like any other. This particular Sunday, LifeWaters and the Paralyzed ...
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.” “What’s it like to be in a wheelchair?” “How fast can you go?” ...
During Women’s History Month, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) will be recognizing women members whose notable achievements helped to advance the organization’s mission. This week, we are featuring Paralyzed Veterans member and disability advocate, Laura Ellington. Laura M. Ellington of ...
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. ...
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. Adams, a native of Charlotte, N.C., grew up surrounded by small-town people who ...
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 ...
Gene Crayton became the first African-American national president during the Paralyzed Veterans’s 63rd Annual Convention in Miami. Gene Crayton was born on a southern Illinois farm, 15 miles north of where the Ohio and Mississippi river’s meet, The fifth of ...
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 ...
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. ...
