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Veterans service organization advocating for Veterans with spinal cord injury & disease since 1946. #PVAUnstoppABLE

Washington, D.C.
Joined August 2008
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
1 year
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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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
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RT @Sports4Vets: It's inspiring to witness adaptive sports gaining recognition! This event aims to raise awareness and provide support for…
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Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
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Have you registered yet for our National Veterans #WheelchairGames in Minneapolis? 🤔 #Veterans + #Volunteers, don't miss your chance to take on exciting challenges like our Motor Rally! Sign up by 4/5/2025: @DeptVetAffairs @Sports4Vets @VAMinneapolis
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
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Doug Collins is now VA Secretary. What's next for #Veterans w/ disabilities? PVA CEO Carl Blake: “Sec. Collins has a unique opportunity to protect @DeptVetAffairs' specialty care system & address its staffing + infrastructure challenges head on.” More:
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
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🚨REGISTRATION IS OPEN🚨 #Veterans + #Volunteers, sign up for the National Veterans #WheelchairGames in Minneapolis: Tag your #AdaptiveSports friends to ensure they registered for this life-changing event! @DeptVetAffairs @Sports4Vets @VAMinneapolis
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Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
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PVA proudly honors the resilience and contributions of Black Americans this #BlackHistoryMonth. Join us as we celebrate history, heritage, and the heroes who helped shape our nation #BHM
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Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
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RT @PaulRieckhoff: “Today, the President of the United States suggested that people with disabilities may have had a role in the crash when…
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
10 days
PVA issues statement in response to @POTUS remarks against people with disabilities, suggesting role in tragic @AmericanAir crash. "We will not sit idly by while the men and women we serve, and who have served with honor and distinction, are pushed into the shadows." Read:
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Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
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RT @VAInnovation: Since 1946, Paralyzed Veterans of America (@PVA1946) has empowered Veterans with spinal cord injuries to live with freedo…
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
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@Bethesdajay Hi! If you need help with your VA benefits, we recommend contacting our dedicated benefits hotline at 1-866-734-0857. The hotline is staffed by experts who can help you.
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
16 days
A friend of PVA is breaking barriers once again 🎉 Betty Siegel has been appointed to the @AccessBoard! Her leadership at the @kencen and @AccessVSA, a recipient of our Barrier-Free America Award, has transformed #Accessibility in the arts. Read More:
@AccessBoard
U.S. Access Board
1 month
.@POTUS has appointed a new member to the Access Board! 🎉 We are proud to welcome Betty R. Siegel, who is an incredible advocate for accessibility and people with disabilities. Learn more about our new Public Member:
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
19 days
Our 2025 #PVASummit + EXPO in New Orleans is calling—time to pick up! 📞 #Clinicians, TOMORROW is your last chance to showcase your expertise and spark meaningful change in #SCI/D, #MS, and #ALS care. Turn in your abstracts by 1/22:
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
25 days
1 WEEK to make your mark in the Big Easy 🎷 #Clinicians, step onto the stage at our 2025 #PVASummit + EXPO in New Orleans and share your #SCI/D, #MS, and #ALS breakthroughs with top minds! Send in your abstracts by 1/22:
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
26 days
Years of advocacy just paid off! 🎉 PVA’s Heather Ansley shared insights with @FederalNewsNet on the Elizabeth Dole Act, a comprehensive bill that improves healthcare, benefits, and #Caregiver support for #Veterans with disabilities. Listen or Read:
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
26 days
@travfourr Thank you for supporting Paralyzed Veterans of America! Our paralyzed and disabled #Veterans greatly appreciate it 🇺🇸
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
1 month
RT @RepGosar: Good news/update: the Senate passed my bill, H.R. 7365, the VETS Safe Travel Act, last evening by hotline, an expedited proc…
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Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
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RT @WomenVetsRock: Paralyzed Veterans of America Issues Statement in Response to Passage of VETS Safe Travel Act, a Win for Many Disabled V…
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
1 month
The clock is ticking—20 days left ⏰ Clinicians, don’t miss your chance to speak at our 2025 #PVASummit + EXPO on #SCI/D, #MS, and #ALS care! Submit your abstracts by 1/22:
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
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Paralyzed Veterans of America wishes you a happy holiday season and a festive New Year 🎉 Spread the joy! Tag a #Veteran you love in the comments below to send them warm holiday wishes.
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
2 months
Who’s helping spread holiday cheer? 🤔✨ PVA and @dy2johnson, linebacker for the @Giants and @NFL, are teaming up to thank paralyzed and disabled #Veterans for their service and sacrifices. Honor our heroes and spread joy this season by commenting a message of thanks below!
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@PVA1946
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
2 months
Only ONE month left to submit to present at our 2025 #PVASummit + EXPO! Clinicians, share your breakthroughs on #SCI/D, #MS, #ALS, or cross-cutting topics in clinical treatment, research, and more. Submit abstracts by 1/22/2025 to showcase your work:
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