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Back to the beginning.(reasons & remarks)
The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) was founded and organized by spinal-cord-injured patients home from the battlefields of WWII. Medical treatment of these paralyzed warriors was minimal at best, and rehab was even more so. Doctors in the armed forces and veterans hospitals had never dealt with the influx of paraplegics, and no knowledgeable treatment was available. The veterans survived the war but were unable to survive the care for their wounds.
A lesser-known fact concerning PVA's founding was the involvement of three physicians who contributed to the cause. Their efforts were invaluable to the formation of our organization.
Charley Caniff, one ...
- The Paralyzed Veterans of America: eyewitness to history: during World War II,...
- Magazine article from: Paraplegia News Heimburger, Robert F. March 1, 2006 700+ words
...officer in charge, Lt. L.W. (Bill) Freeman, arrived and sat behind his desk. He...Without any further words or instructions, Freeman walked out, saying, "Take good care...the population, in some measure due to Freeman's dedication, persistence, and innovation...
- PVA candidates for national office. (Paralyzed Veterans of America)
- Magazine article from: Paraplegia News June 1, 1993 700+ words
...Minneapolis, at their National Convention, PVA directors will vote for national officers...again I come before you, the membership of PVA, to ask for your continued support. This...national officer and my first as president of PVA. It has been a rewarding and exciting time...
- PVA'S 2000 CANDIDATES: Challengers & Champions.(Paralyzed Veterans of America)
- Magazine article from: Paraplegia News July 1, 2000 700+ words
After more than a half century, the PVA motto--"Fighting for a Better Tomorrow...1946, the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has fought for veterans' rights and benefits...has made a real difference in the lives of PVA members and many other people with disabilities...
- What "PVA" means: for more than 55 years, the Paralyzed Veterans of America has...
- Magazine article from: Paraplegia News April 1, 2002 700+ words
...with the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) in 1987. I was wounded in Vietnam on...the changes of a different lifestyle, and PVA was there to help. Then came an even bigger...and quality medical care. Once again, PVA was there." Understanding that PVA was...
- PVA at the court. (Paralyzed Veterans of America)
- Magazine article from: Paraplegia News Hagel, Lawrence B. May 1, 1994 700+ words
PVA's commitment to judicial review did not end...Judicial Review Act. As early as 1980, the PVA Board of Directors (BOD) considered resolutions...associate director of legislation, testified on PVA's behalf before the U.S. Senate and House...
- PVA helps fund lithotripter. (Paralyzed Veterans of America)
- Magazine article from: Paraplegia News Mega, Kimberly December 1, 1994 700+ words
...cofunded by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs...We are quite proud to be the recipient of PVA's $350,000 gift to defray the cost of the lithotriptor. It took VA and PVA several years to develop this joint venture...
- PVA reaches out. (President's Message).(Paralyzed Veterans of America)(Brief...
- Magazine article from: Paraplegia News Fox, Joseph, Sr. March 1, 2002 700+ words
Many people donate to PVA, and each contribution, no matter what...this message via e-mail: "I donate to PVA. I just wanted to thank you for all the...aren't the only ones who write. National PVA and many chapters are making an effort to...
- PVA's Washington week. (Paralyzed Veterans of America)
- Magazine article from: Paraplegia News Crase, Cliff May 1, 1993 700+ words
The PVA Midwinter Meeting included business sessions...countryside during the last week of February. PVA held their Midwinter Meeting at the Mayflower...Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), addressed PVA's Board of Directors (BOD). He expressed...