Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
@PVA1946
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Less than one minute of your time can make a HUGE difference for the
#Disability
community! Follow these simple steps to help the
@FAANews
Reauthorization get passed by 3/8/2024 and include provisions that protect people with disabilities.
Get Started: .
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What does Best Actor Casey Affleck do in his spare time? He ROCKS THE
#NVWG
for our veterans!
@CaseyAffleck1
@PVA1946
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#Veterans
are honoring each other today by gathering & honoring their service, fellow soldiers
http://t.co/9xzzJYPjvz
http://t.co/RZqGQ4d1lc
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Finally,
#Accessible
airplane bathrooms! Thanks to
@USDOT
and
@SecretaryPete
for partnering with us to make this happen.
Read More: .
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We're proud to partner w/
@WWE
to make a difference in the lives of our
#veterans
! Show support/donate:
#WWETLC2017
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BREAKING. On the 32nd Anniversary of the
#AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct
(
#ADA
),
@USDOT
@SecretaryPete
cites PVA President Charles'
#Flightmares
+
#JustPlaneWrong
experiences as a motivation for a future rule to allow passengers to remain in their
#Wheelchairs
during air travel.
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HAPPENING SOON. At 10:15 AM ET,
@USDOT
will discuss wheelchairs that are damaged/delayed/lost during air travel, passengers w/ mobility disabilities who are injured during the transfer process, and other
#Flightmares
.
Attend the public meeting here: .
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Air travel is often a scary experience for people with disabilities. Watch Charlie's story and sign the petition to demand change.
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BREAKING NEWS.
@USDOT
released their “Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights,” which outlines the rights of air travelers w/ disabilities + the obligations of airlines, their employees, & contractors under the Air Carrier Access Act.
Read: .
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We're honored to be at the
@WhiteHouse
with PVA CEO Carl Blake,
@SenDuckworth
, and
@SecretaryPete
.
@USDOT
proposed Air Carrier Access Act changes to better
#AirTravel
for wheelchair users.
Comment your
#JustPlaneWrong
stories and feedback on the rule: .
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Today, we
#Honor911
+ vow to
#NeverForget
the lives lost that day. This
#PatriotDay
, show your support by commenting a
#911Anniversary
message.
Learn how PVA supports post 9/11
#Veterans
: .
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It's
@intWheelChair
! PVA funded the first proto type of the standing wheelchair, Dr. Gary Goldish with his research team at
@VAMinneapolis
created the chair. Check it out!
#InternationalWheelChairDay
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Moments ago, the
@USDOT
, led by
@SecretaryPete
, released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would improve the
#Accessibility
of lavatories on larger single-aisle aircraft.
Read the Accessible Lavatories on Single-Aisle Aircraft NPRM: .
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It was great having you come out for the
#HelpAHeroLA
Radiothon again this year, Justin! Each year you help us raise even more money for veterans. On behalf of everyone here at
@pva1946
, thank you SO much for your support of our organization & commitment our nation's heroes.
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Demo of standing wheelchair at
#summitPVA
.
@pva1946
funded the first prototype of this chair developed by Dr. Gary Goldish at the
@VAMinneapolis
.
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“Even one damaged wheelchair is one damaged wheelchair too many,” says multiple
@USDOT
reps.
So far, we've heard from
@USDOT
’s
@SecretaryPete
, PVA’s Heather Ansley, & many passengers w/ mobility disabilities as they recount
#Flightmares
or experiences that were
#JustPlaneWrong
.
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Don’t worry, we’ll come to you to pick up your used clothing and household items!
Schedule your free in-home pickup today at
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PVA thanks
@bretmichaels
for his generous donation from the Life Rocks Foundation! Thanks, Bret for supporting our
#veterans
.
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It’s almost time to auction off this awesome truck created by
@pettysgarage
by
@barrett_jackson
. Who’s watching it live on Velocity TV?
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Today we honor those Americans who on June 6, 1944 gave their lives in Normandy, France to fight Nazi Germany.
#DDay
http://t.co/2OKik7BcrT
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Be part of the incredible
#RaceForHeroes
this
#VeteransDay
with PVA, 2023
@NASCAR
Cup Series Champion
@Blaney
, and
@Team_Penske
.
Buy a PVA hat and t-shirt, with all proceeds fueling our mission to support paralyzed and disabled
#Veterans
: .
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Today on
#VeteransDay
, we honor all
#veterans
and their service to our country. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial list the names of over 58,000 American men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. 🇺🇸
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PVA President Charlie Brown spoke at
@USDOT
@SecretaryPete
Buttigieg’s celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act. Joined by leaders in gov., industry, & the disability community, we celebrated the protections of the act & discussed accessible air travel.
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Flag Day: We honor the red, white, and blue and all that it stands for.
#FlagDay
http://t.co/IEeDUUM8TP
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In addition to taking calls, The Justin Turner Fdn. is also donating $5K to
#HelpAHeroLA
. Thanks
@redturn2
! Donate:
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Happy
#NationalPuppyDay
! Today we say thanks to all the amazing service pups who help out our nation's
#veterans
.
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PVA wishes you a happy holiday season and joyful new year!
Learn how you can brighten the holidays for paralyzed and disabled Veterans at .
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Tuesday, March 21, is the first American Rosie the Riveter Day, a nationwide observance honoring the women who worked in defense roles.
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Join us over the next 3 weeks as we highlight the 19 sporting events, 2 exhibition sports & the new
#NVWG
team challenge that will be played at this year's National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Orlando, July 30-Aug 4.
@Sports4Vets
@OrlandoVAMC
@pvacf
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.
@NASCAR
champion Richard Petty will pay a special visit tomorrow
@FoodCity
store
#630
in Dandridge, TN to show his appreciation to the store's customers for raising the most money for this year's Mission: ABLE campaign to benefit
@PVA1946
.
#MissionABLE
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Today, Jaime Areizaga-Soto, Chairman of the Board of
@DeptVetAffairs
' Appeals, met with PVA senior leaders to learn more about our organization and share updates on initiatives to ensure
#Veterans
' appeals are processed in a timely manner.
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DYK
@PVA1946
assists veterans w/
#ALS
? Emergency Preparedness for People with ALS from
@alsassociation
- .
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What a shot!
@NASCAR
driver
@joeylogano
sinks a shot from a wheelchair while at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games!
#nvwg
@espn
@GMA
@ABC
@NBCNews
@NBCSports
@Sports4Vets
@Team_Penske
Pretty good shot Logano! RT
@joeylogano
: Here in Orlando supporting
@Team_Penske
’s long time partner
@PVA1946
.
#TeamJL
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Great to see "Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1" win at the
#Oscars
& spotlight the Veterans Crisis Line & their great work.
#Oscars2015
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Good luck to
@joeylogano
today in the
#Kobalt400
!
@Pennzoil
has pledged to donate $222,222 if Joey wins it-thank you!
http://t.co/VKVDOYCpXn
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@1776AmericaArmy
Thank you for supporting Paralyzed Veterans of America! Our paralyzed and disabled
#Veterans
greatly appreciate it 🇺🇸
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.
@SecretaryPete
expressed his gratitude for PVA at
@WhiteHouse
for
#PushingAccessForward
in air travel! His remarks followed
@USDOT
's proposed changes to improve
#AirTravel
for wheelchair users.
Hear PVA CEO Carl Blake's critical comments at this event: .
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Custom Richard Petty Mustang Raises $535,000 for Paralyzed Veterans of America at Auction
@RPMotorsports
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"I'm tired of getting dropped."
Heather Ansley relates a passenger w/ mobility disabilities' experience using air travel.
It's
#JustPlaneWrong
that passengers w/ disabilities fear for their physical safety while using air travel.
These
#Flightmares
must end.
Don’t miss PVA’s Assoc. Exec. Director of Gov. Relations Heather speaking TOMORROW
@USDOT
’s 10:15 AM ET mtg on broken/damaged/lost wheelchairs + injuries passengers w/ disabilities have incurred during the transfer process while using air travel.
Sign Up:
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Thank you so much
@Pantone294
for the $3K check for our
#HelpAHeroLA
radiothon! Your generosity & support of
#veterans
is much appreciated.
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43 years ago today, the US withdrew troops from Vietnam. Thank you, Vietnam Veterans, for your service.
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Reporter
@AmandaMoMorris
from
@nytimes
traveled w/
@USMC
#Veteran
+ PVA National President Charles to see what it’s like
#FlyingWithAWheelchair
, encountering
#Flightmares
, &
#JustPlaneWrong
experiences.
Read Charles’
#AirTravel
Journey: .
📸:
@nytimes
.
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We’ve been so lucky to have
@rpmotorsports
as a supporter of paralyzed veterans. The truck sold for $100,000, all of it benefitting Paralyzed Veterans of America. Congratulations to Rich Fairservis, the winning bidder! Thank you,
@pettysgarage
@Barrett_Jackson
&
@MilitaryAutoSrc
!
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Happy Veterans Day from Paralyzed Veterans of America. Thank you for your service,
#veterans
!
http://t.co/0vR0BydSMk
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Some
@USDOT
's forum blamed wheelchair users + manufacturers for damage & said the issue won't improve unless users pick chairs made for air travel.
It’s
#JustPlaneWrong
to coerce wheelchair users. Tell
@USDOT
to keep
#PushingAccessForward
before APRIL 25:
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💜 Today is Purple Heart Day 💜 a day to pause and be thankful to those who have been wounded or killed in service to our country. We at PVA honor those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.
#purpleheart
#PurpleHeartDay
#honor
#veterans
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Today, take a moment to thank a veteran you know or anyone who continues to serve our country.
#MilitaryMonday
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Our PVA 75th Anniversary Gala isn’t over yet, but here’s some quick shots! Thank you,
@RobRiggle
,
@jakeowen
, Matt Snook, and
@Team_Penske
drivers
@AustinCindric
,
@Blaney
, and
@joeylogano
! Watch this space for more images of this amazing night at the
@IMS
.
#PVACelebrates75
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Today, Memorial Day, please remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
#MemorialDay
http://t.co/7zSR1zpUec
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PVA, Executive Director, Carl Blake released the following statement in response to the VA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report “Senior VA Officials’ Response to a Veteran’s Sexual Assault Allegations” released yesterday:
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This
#VeteransDay
, join
@welliver_titus
and PVA in telling our
#Veterans
#ThankYouForYourService
We are grateful for your sacrifice.
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A historic milestone!
@usairforce
#Veteran
Tammy Jones is named first woman National Senior Vice President of PVA.
Her election reaffirms PVA's commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and advancing the rights of
#WomenVeterans
nationwide.
Read More: .
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❤️ We’re excited to see on
#WorldEmojiDay
today, an unveiling of
@Apple
’s new emojis that celebrate inclusion and diversity; which include several for those with disabilities.
#adaptive
#pvaunstoppable
#celebratediversity
#inclusion
#disabilityawareness
#veterans
#servicedogs
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@DavidDOrtizCO
@YomiWrong
@JetBlue
Thanks,
@DavidDOrtizCO
. If you have
#Flightmares
like these, please submit your story + media to . Also join us in
#PushingAccessForward
by signing a
#PVActionForce
letter on air travel accessibility to your Congress representatives:
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The countdown has officially started for the 40th Anniversary of the
#NVWG
next year in Portland, Oregon.
@Sports4Vets
#Veterans
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Today, let us thank and celebrate our women
#veterans
and all those who continue to serve.
#InternationalWomensDay
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"Never confuse disability with inability" — Disabled Veteran &
@PVA1946
Director of Sports & Recreation Ernie Butler
#WednesdayWisdom
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Congratulations to
@USArmy
#Veteran
Twila Adams for winning the 2019 Spirit of the Games Award at
#NVWG
.
@Sports4Vets
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@keselowski
and Paralyzed Veterans of America member &
@WeAreOscarMike
founder Noah Currier!
http://t.co/f7vSJHCJyI
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Service dog Fisher is waiting patiently for his veteran who is competing in table tennis today.
#NVWG
http://t.co/Aa9UNtsNax
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On Armed Forces Day, we thank our nation's
#veterans
& all those who continue to serve.
#ArmedForcesDay
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"I came back to ridicule, scorn & neglect" -Vietnam Vet Kurt Glass. Give our
#VietnamVeterans
a proper thank you:
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🇺🇸 This
#VeteransDay
honor the heroes who gave so much in service to our country by sending a disabled veteran a thank you note to let them know you have not forgotten their sacrifice!
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We believe
#WheelchairUsers
should have the choice to stay in their chairs during
#AirTravel
. At
@allwheelsup
's event, PVA Assoc. Exec. Dir. of Gov. Relat. Heather Ansley advocated for upgrades.
We're proud to keep
#PushingAccessForward
to aid
@USDOT
's
#Accessibility
efforts.
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🐕 The pups of PVA are more than just service dogs. Sometimes, they double as spotters too! 💪🏻
#nvwg
#vet
#veteran
#veterans
#adaptive
#adaptivesports
#adaptiveathlete
#liftingweights
#powerliftingwomen
#powerlifting
#weightlifting
#puppy
#pup
#dog
#dogs
#dogoftheday
#servicedog
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Today we remember those who lost their lives 15 years ago on September 11th, 2001
#NeverForget
#PatriotDay
#Honor911
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As you enjoy
#MemorialDay
weekend festivities, please take a moment to remember the sacrifices of our
#veterans
.
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Thank you to everyone who the
#HelpAHeroLA
radiothon! Together, we raised $225,000 for paralyzed
#veterans
.
@AM570LASports
#VeteransDay
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The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, and we should be making it easier for Americans with disabilities to participate in our democracy. We need the
#AccessibleVoteAct
to ensure all eligible voters have their voices heard.
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Paralyzed Veterans of America Looks to the Future with Confirmation of Shulkin as
#vasecretary
#davidshulkin
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Happy
#SuperhumanDay
!
PVA member Holly Koester is our own Wonder Woman— she is the first person ever to compete in marathons in all 50 states, in a push rim wheelchair!
#WonderWoman
#adaptivesports
#adaptiveathletes
#marathon
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WE NEED YOUR VOICE.
PVA + other orgs made a survey to fully understand air travel for people w/ disabilities & help.
We know YOU want accessible bathrooms, better-trained airline staff, & safer seating options, but what else? Tell us!
ANSWER THE SURVEY:
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Today is the day‼️ We are excited to debut the first-ever National Veterans Wheelchair Games at Home (
#NVWGatHOME
), to start the Games off, please join us on Facebook today at 5:00 pm ET for the Opening Ceremonies.
#adaptivesports
#veterans
#wheelchairgames
#sundayvibes
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Now approaching our 75th year, PVA proudly unveils our anniversary logo - complete w/ our year of inception and five stars that reflect each branch of the armed forces we serve. We will officially kick off our year-long celebration in the Spring, so stay tuned for more updates.
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“Stop the blame game.” PVA National President Charles Brown
Passengers with mobility disabilities should not be injured or die while using air travel.
#JustPlaneWrong
#Flightmares
#PushingAccessForward
It’s
#JustPlaneWrong
to expect wheelchair users to buy a separate chair w/ tie-downs to use for safe air travel. Wheelchair users do not get their wheelchairs for the convenience of airlines. They get them to meet their mobility, health, & independence needs.
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Behind the scenes at the
#nvwg
, about to kickoff the Super G - Spartan edition with
@ups
!
#engineeredforfreedom
#spartanpara
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While
@USDOT
’s forum was good w/
@SecretaryPete
's possible wheelchair damage fine, some ppl implied wheelchairs should be suited for airlines & NOT wheelchair users' needs.
Keep
#PushingAccessForward
, let
@USDOT
know it's
#JustPlaneWrong
BEFORE APRIL 25: .
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Love this
#SuperBowl
commercial from
@Budweiser
, a tribute to an American hero:
http://t.co/rtOPW0Tn9i
#Salute
http://t.co/lchKGkSQSK
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Thank you
@Shell
,
@Pennzoil
,
@Team_Penske
&
@JoeyLogano
for honoring
#veterans
&
@PVA1946
's 70th anniversary w/ a mosaic!
@PhoenixRaceway
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#Vets1stAct
provides
#CaregiverBenefits
4
#veterans
of all generations. Many
@PVA1946
members have waited too long.
#Vote4Vets1st
now!
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Have you, as a passenger with a mobility disability, ever had an air travel experience that was
#JustPlaneWrong
? Register to attend the
@USDOT
's virtual public meeting on air travel for wheelchair users on 3/24 @ 10:15 AM ET here: .
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Today is the LAST day to get your name on
#22
@Team_Penske
&
@CarShopDotCom
Champion
@AustinCindric
's car! With a donation, you'll be invited to a virtual 9/11 ceremony & meet-and-greet w.
@AustinCindric
before his race
@RichmondRaceway
.
Donate Today:
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It's with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of close PVA friend, Dr. David Gater MD, PhD, MS.
A friend to
#Veterans
everywhere, Dr. David Gater was a great physician devoted to promoting a healthy lifestyle for those living w/ a
#SpinalCordInjury
or
#SpinalCordDisease
.
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Check out this great photo spread of the
#NVWG
from
@ConnectingVets
. Thanks
@philbriggsVet
for spreading the word about these inspiring
#veterans
at the recent National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Orlando.
@Sports4Vets
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Today, we recognize and honor those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action, as well as their families.
#POWMIARecognitionDay
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Today we honor the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
#MemorialDay
#HonorAVeteran
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Congrats to
@PVA1946
supporters
@keselowski
&
@Team_Penske
for advancing to the
#NASCARPlayoffs
!
#championsforvets
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Richard Rollings from
@GasMonkeyGarage
with Paralyzed
#Veterans
of America members at
@Barrett_Jackson
today in AZ!
http://t.co/AxO1GC7lWF
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Today,
@POTUS
signed The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (AKA
#PACTAct
) into law. Present was Danielle Robinson, Heath's widow, their child, PVA reps, and others who joined in
#PushingAccessForward
to
#PassThePACTAct
.
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The latest MEBot (Mobility Enhancement Robotic Wheelchair) is made to tackle both curbs and challenging terrains.
#NationalSTEMDay
#wheelchair
#innovation
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Today on
#GoldStarMothersDay
, we honor families who supported, loved and lost a son or daughter while serving in the military.
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