Paralyzed Veterans of America

05/25/2026

This , PVA joined the remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery to 🫡

Help us continue carrying forward their legacy and supporting the living with the lasting impact of service through our matched fundraising campaign: https://secure.pva.org/PVA/pva-may-2026-memorial-day-match?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=may26&utm_campaign=pvafile.

05/25/2026

During the cookouts and pool parties this , we hope our community also takes a moment to remember those who sacrificed to make those opportunities possible 🇺🇸

Tell us in the comments: do you promise to today?

05/20/2026

“We believe that football is for everyone.” 🖤🏈🩶

That commitment, shared by Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan, is exactly why we just honored Allegiant Stadium, the Las Vegas Stadium Authority, and the Las Vegas Raiders with our 2026 Barrier-Free America Award ( )! 🏆

The ceremony, which recently took place at the perfect time, our 80th anniversary, also reminds our community why PVA has spent eight decades fighting for a world where and every person, regardless of ability, can fully participate in society.

Read more about this recognition and PVA National President Robert Thomas’ experiences with both the frustration of barriers and the freedom of : https://bit.ly/42JCU6I.

05/19/2026

Eighty years ago, PVA started with a gathering like this 🇺🇸

That’s right, in 1946, 70 gathered to found PVA. Today, we’re proud to continue that tradition by assembling at our Annual Convention to honor their legacy, celebrate our community alongside friends like Pin-Ups For Vets and the Shadow Ridge High School United States Air Force JROTC, and shape the future of our organization.

Learn more about the mission that continues to bring us together: https://pva.org/about-us/mission-statement/.

05/18/2026

This critical bill is heading to the House floor soon, and we need more signatures from our community to get it across the finish line! Please sign now using the post below 👇

community, this moment is long overdue, and we urgently need your help! 🚨

Next week, House Democrats and House Republicans will vote on a bill that impacts thousands of heroes and their loved ones: the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Benefits Expansion Act.

Despite the fact that this proposed legislation would honor the sacrifices of those who have served and military families, PVA is expecting considerable opposition.

That’s why it’s extremely important that you contact your representative via this link now and strongly encourage them to support H.R. 6047: https://bit.ly/42ybnoB.

For 80 years, PVA has been on Capitol Hill, and so much of that progress has only been possible because people like you took action when it mattered most.

Today is one of those moments. Please make your voice heard.

05/16/2026

For Justin, losing power meant losing independence 🌪️

After unexpectedly shifted toward Grovetown, Georgia, Justin, a U.S. Army and Paralyzed Veterans of America Southeastern Chapter member, found himself trapped in a home that was no longer fully without electricity to power the assistive technology he relied on, like his stair lift.

But hope was not lost for Justin.

Through PVA’s Disaster Relief Fund and community, Justin was able to regain his independence and secure tools to help protect it during future storms—a critical reminder that PVA not only shows up for in moments of recovery, but also in moments of crisis.

Read more of Justin’s story, from his time as a soldier to the medical emergency that changed his life: https://bit.ly/438xXEo.

05/15/2026

We all know the Windy City can make outdoor a challenge 🌬️🏙️👩‍🦽

That’s why on June 14 @ 11:30 AM CT, PVA will present our new workshop, “Accessible Home Design: Your Great Outdoors,” during the Chicago Abilities Expo at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. We invite you to join us and learn practical solutions to help you or your loved ones with disabilities enjoy your outdoor spaces.

Can’t make the session? Stop by Booth #229 all weekend long to connect with our community, including our Paralyzed Veterans of America, Vaughan Chapter.

Learn more about our workshop and plan to visit us at the : https://bit.ly/4wpKKQh.

05/14/2026

community, this moment is long overdue, and we urgently need your help! 🚨

Next week, House Democrats and House Republicans will vote on a bill that impacts thousands of heroes and their loved ones: the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Benefits Expansion Act.

Despite the fact that this proposed legislation would honor the sacrifices of those who have served and military families, PVA is expecting considerable opposition.

That’s why it’s extremely important that you contact your representative via this link now and strongly encourage them to support H.R. 6047: https://bit.ly/42ybnoB.

For 80 years, PVA has been on Capitol Hill, and so much of that progress has only been possible because people like you took action when it mattered most.

Today is one of those moments. Please make your voice heard.

05/13/2026

During a summer spent celebrating our country, spend part of it supporting the who served it 🇺🇸

Hundreds of heroes will be gathering in on July 9–14, and they need your help to be at the top of their game at our National Veterans , the world’s largest annual wheelchair sports and rehabilitation event solely for military veterans.

Sign up on your own, with your family, or alongside a local organization to volunteer and either give these athletes a round of applause or a helping hand: https://45wheelchairgames.my-trs.com/.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Adaptive Sports and Arts - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Detroit VA Medical Center | Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America

05/11/2026

Eighty years together…and yes, we remembered our anniversary 🎊

Today, PVA celebrates eight decades of helping with spinal cord injuries and disorders through advocacy, benefits assistance, research, and more. While some people may call it our 80th birthday, we like to think of it as an anniversary with the members, donors, , and families who have helped shape our community along the way.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support and hope you’ll join us for our next chapter.

If PVA has been part of your story so far, we’d love to hear about it in the comments 💬

05/11/2026

This , we’re celebrating the moms who wore the uniform and the ones who love the in their lives ❤️

For 80 years, PVA has been helping our nation’s heroes and their families, ensuring our community grows and is supported.

Join us in honoring them in the comments 🌷