Paralyzed Veterans of America marks 80 years with new awareness campaign
JACKSON, Tenn. — Paralyzed Veterans of America is marking 80 years of transforming what accessibility and independence looks like for veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases like MS and ALS, as well as millions of people with disabilities worldwide.
Since 1946, PVA has helped secure the Americans with disabilities act, pioneer wheelchair basketball, shape accessible landmarks like Chicago’s Millennium Park, and expand life-changing programs and services through a nationwide chapter network.
Now, the organization is launching a six‑month public awareness campaign and debuting a new PSA called “Power of PVA,” featuring real veterans, including Jesse Lind.
His story underscores how PVA’s support extends from adaptive sports to accessible housing and vehicles.
“PVA has helped many many many of my veteran brothers and sisters with their benefits, accessible housing, and adaptive vehicle grants. So they’re doing very very important work and it is benefitting a lot of people,” said Jesse Lind, PVA member.
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