Paralyzed Veterans of America - Northwest Chapter

02/08/2026

SPOKANE FIRES CAUSE EVACUATION OF VA HOSPITAL IN SPOKANE: Wildfire evacuation orders prompted leaders at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane to evacuate all patients and staff shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday. Local hospitals accepted patients who required continued acute care, while 27 others remain safely under the care of VA staff at area shelters. The medical center campus has been fully evacuated and is closed, with future operations yet to be determined. Additional updates will be released as they become available.

26/07/2026

Come join us for a pool day for Veterans and First Responders on 9 August 1-5pm. We will be at the South Kitsap Community pool.
Registration is required. email [email protected] for more information
Activities to choose from:
scuba discovery
Scuba refresher (for previously certified divers)
Snorkeling
Mermaiding
Veterans and First Responders are covered through Higher Ground USA. Families are welcome to join but will be asked to pay for their activity.
All abilities are welcome to join.

16/06/2026

Join us this Saturday evening for Veteran Band Club Showcase as we perform the songs we’ve written over the past month.

Doors open at 5:30pm.

16/03/2026

Do you or someone you know use a mobility device and live near Spokane? If so, you’ve got six more weeks to use the Action Trackchair at Riverside State Park before it returns to Lake Sammamish on May 1!

Call the Riverside park office at (509) 465-5064 to reserve your free, 90-minute session! Bring a friend to help you transition between chairs; then take the Trackchair for a spin on one of two designated trails. You can even use it to go fishing from several points along the trail.

More details about reserving and using the Trackchair can be found on our website: parks.wa.gov/ADAAccessibleRecreation.

16/03/2026

12/03/2026

After a diagnosis of primary progressive MS, Izzy Abbass wondered if the mountains that shaped his life would still be part of it. In this MS Community Spotlight, he shares how adaptive outdoor programs, supportive teams, and the right equipment helped him reconnect with the activities he loves. https://bit.ly/40pRQpn

09/03/2026

Our annual testimony is one piece of the puzzle—so are the conversations that follow.

We appreciated meeting with Senator John Boozman on specialized U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs care for .

Add your name to join us in during our 80th year: https://bit.ly/4ucUgoQ.

05/03/2026

21/01/2026

Need a little extra support while traveling? Travelers invisible disabilities such as autism, PTSD, or hearing loss can pick up a free Sunflower lanyard at SEA to signal that you may need more time, patience, or assistance. Available at info desks near Checkpoints 4 & 5 (pre-security) and Gate A5 (post-security). 🌻