July 12, 2022 News by Mary Chapman Windstream Among Sponsors of US Veterans Wheelchair Games For the second year, the communications and software company Windstream is supporting the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, touted as the worldās largest annual wheelchair sports event exclusively for military veterans. The event is for all U.S. veterans with a spinal cord injury, amputation, multiple sclerosis (MS), or other…
June 2, 2022 News by Mary Chapman All Vets With MS Invited to Join Paralyzed Veterans of America Acknowledging advances in early detection of multiple sclerosis (MS), the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is broadening its membership and inviting all veterans with the progressive neurodegenerative disorder to join the nonprofit organization. Now, all veterans with MS are eligible for PVA membership and the same support available to…
March 17, 2022 News by Steve Bryson, PhD MS Focus of Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Newest Committee Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has formed a committee to better address the needs and interests of veterans with multiple sclerosis (MS), including help with obtaining care and disability benefits. The nonprofit PVA is the only congressionally chartered veterans organization working to assist and represent veterans with spinal…
June 12, 2017 News by Patricia Silva, PhD National MS Society Joins Other Groups Urging Reform of U.S. Law Protecting Disabled Airline Passengers The National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyĀ and a dozen other advocacy groups have banded together toĀ support theĀ Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2017, a bill seekingĀ to strengthen the rights of airline passengers and close service gaps often faced by patients with disabilities, including those with multiple sclerosis (MS).
October 25, 2016 News by Marina Anastasiou MS Researcher Wins Fritz Krauth Award from Paralyzed Veterans of America The 2016 Fritz Krauth Award was given by the Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaĀ to Dr. Sarah Moyon, a researcher focusing on ways to understand and treat symptoms of diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) and those of the spine.Ā The award ceremony took place atĀ Cleveland, Ohio, at the bi-annual board meeting of…
September 2, 2016 News by Patricia Silva, PhD MS, Spinal Injuries Highlighted at Paralyzed Veterans of America Summit Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaĀ recently held its annual health conference, calledĀ 2016 Summit + EXPO, focused on the latest research and discoveries in patient care for diseases that spanĀ multiple sclerosis andĀ spinal cord injuryĀ orĀ disease toĀ Ā amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. This year was the sixth such summit, held Aug. 30āSept. 1 in Orlando, Florida,…