The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1947, has developed a unique expertise in a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members--veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord dysfunction. PVA uses this expertise to be a leading advocate for:

• Quality health care for our members
• Research and education addressing spinal cord dysfunction
• Benefits available to our members as a result of their military service
• Civil rights and opportunities that maximize the independence of our members