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Oregon 
Paralyzed Veterans 
of America
Serving Oregon since 1976
1-800-333-0782
503-362-7998

Our organization is a very unique veteran’s organization that deals with spinal cord injuries and spinal cord disease.

In the last twenty years we have increased the awareness and need for accessibility through partnerships with Oregon Parks and Recreation, Oregon Fish and Wildlife to make accessible camping sites and fishing platforms. We also partner with corporations to increase accessibility in the work place, sporting events and other ventures. We were the original writers of the first accessible building code and trained building officials on accessibility. We have also worked with the healthcare industry on new technologies available and provide educational opportunities on health issues as it pertains to spinal cord injuries and spinal cord disease. The most important aspect of our organization is that everything we do to ensure our members have the quality of live they desire also benefits everyone who has a disability.

In the last two decades we have raised over $5,000,000 for research that is focused on alleviating the effects of and finding a cure for spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) as well as educating individuals, communities and local government agencies on (SCI/D) knowledge and help improve the lives of those with SCI/D.

Currently, more than 30 people a day become paralyzed from spinal cord injury (SCI) or disease. This translates into nearly 11,000 new injuries every year.  In the United States today, approximately 450,000 people live with spinal cord injury. The statistical information is from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center at the University of Alabama. In addition, since 2003 there has been 126 SCI combat injured Iraq veterans who have returned home.

As the President of Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America, I personally invite you today to join us in making a difference that lasts a life time.

About Us
Welcome To Oregon PVA

Since 1976, Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America (OPVA) has been a chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) who works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people who have a spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans’ benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and disability rights.

Paralyzed Veterans of America is the only congressionally chartered veterans organization dedicated solely to serving the needs of SCI/D veterans.

We are a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization that does not receive government funding and cannot succeed without you. Your donation to OPVA is 100% tax deductible. It’s that simple. If you would like to know more about our organization or make a donation, please view this site or call (800) 333-0782.

One Person Can Make a Difference
Have you ever wondered what motivates a person to get involved in a non-profit organization? In some cases it’s because of believing in the cause that the organization represents and for others the organization made a personal difference. Oregon PVA is an organization that is made up of individuals who have been effected through their commitment to making a difference in every person they advocate for. As the President my story is no different than hundreds of volunteers that have served before me at Oregon PVA.
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