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July 2019 Washington Update
Read recent news regarding legislation and regulatory actions affecting veterans and people with disabilities in our Washington Update. Read Now
PVA Central Florida Athletes Featured on News 13!
Check out a great story about a great group of athletes.
Pictures from 2019 National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Pictures of the fun, fellowship, and friendly competition at the 2019 National Veterans Wheelchair Game.
After PVA lawsuit, DOT states it will issue proposed airline restroom accessibility rule in Dec. 2019
DOT argues airline restroom accessibility for veterans with disabilities not “top priority” and unlawfully delayed rule for nearly two years, violating congressional mandate. Read the press release from the Paralyzed Veterans of America at:...
Disabled veterans fight for accessible lavatory rule for narrow bodies
A lawsuit filed by Democracy Forward on behalf of Paralyzed Veterans of America, may finally spur the US Department of Transportation’s rulemaking on accessible lavatories for single-aisle aircraft. The DOT stated in its court filing on Monday it’s planning to issue a...
Pressed by a lawsuit, DOT is planning to issue a proposed rule on airline bathroom accessibility by December, according to a court filing
The Department of Transportation said in a court filing on Monday it’s planning to issue a proposed rule by December 2019 about airplane bathroom accessibility for travelers with disabilities. The filing came in response to a lawsuit by the group Democracy Forward,...
OUR MISSION
Paralyzed Veterans of America Central Florida Chapter, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization that provides a platform of advocacy, education and research, communication, adaptive sports and recreation for veterans paralyzed as a result of a spinal or injury or dysfunction, in an effort to afford them with the highest quality of healthcare and life experiences.
During weekends and days when PVA offices are closed, any member (or veteran) needing assistance can contact the: PVA Veterans Benefits Hotline to reach the National organization at (866) 734-0857. Information received through the hotline will be forwarded to the appropriate program manager for action.
Other numbers you may need:
| Tampa VA (After Hours & Holidays) | 813-903-3600 |
| SCI Admission Coordinator – Alan Alcantara, RN | 813-972-2000 ex 2200 |
| SCI Center Main Office to leave a message: | 813-972-7515 |
| SCI Main Fax | 813-978-5913 |
| SCI Clinic RNs | 813-972-2200 ex 4545 |
| Main Outpatient Pharmacy | 813-903-4884 |
Learn More about Paralyzed Veterans of America
THIS MONTHS WHEELS IN MOTION
Read the latest issue of Wheels in Motion. Stay up to date with what’s going on with the Paralyzed Veterans of America Central Florida Chapter. Every month we feature stories about PVA members, special events, sports, messages from chapter officers, as well as news impacting paralyzed veterans.
This month’s features:
- What’s Happening at PVA in 2025
- 2024 Recap
- Holiday Party Pictures
- Government Relations
