Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is a congressionally chartered veterans service organization that advocates for veterans and others living with spinal cord injury or disease; it provides benefits advocacy, policy advocacy, clinical and research support, rehabilitation and adaptive-sports programs, and works to improve accessibility, health care, and community reintegration for people with disabilities.
Veterans benefits and VA health-care policy, spinal cord injury and disease research and clinical standards, disability rights and accessibility (including built environment and transportation), long-term care and caregiver support, employment and vocational rehabilitation for disabled veterans, assistive technology and prosthetics funding, adaptive sports and rehabilitation services
Primarily funded by member dues and donations, individual and corporate philanthropy, grants and sponsorships, and fundraising activities
State PVA chapters and local affiliates, other national veterans service organizations (e.g., American Legion, VFW, DAV) and partnerships with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, medical and research institutions, and disability advocacy groups
Non-profit, congressionally chartered veterans service organization (veterans service organization)
