WHO ARE WE

The Iowa Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America (IPVA) is a non-profit Veterans service organization chartered by Congress and is one of 33 chapters which represents our national organization, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). Our membership is FREE and consists of Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have suffered a spinal cord injury or received a diagnosis of disease affecting the spinal cord. Our organization: 

• Provides a National Service Officer to assist Veterans in the processing of their claims through the Veterans Administration. 
   

• Sponsors athletes who attend the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, the Midwest PVA Fishing Event, Shooting Sports, and other sporting and recreational events.  
   

• Provides funds for patient programs at both the Des Moines and Iowa City VAMC's and at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. 
   

• Provides funds for medical personnel to attend special training seminars dealing with the care and treatment of spinal cord injuries/dysfunction/disease. 
   

• Provides funds for foundations and corporations who promote finding a cure and/or improving the quality of life for those with catastrophic spinal cord injuries or disease. 
   

• Provides education and advocacy to the community at large to improve the accessibility to public and private institutions for all disabled individuals. 
   

• Sponsors social activities for our members and their families. 
   

• Provides caregiver support and education. 
   

• Provides PEER MENTORING by Veterans with similar circumstances. 
  
  Iowa PVA relies solely on private donations and grants and receives no governmental funding. All contributions are tax deductible, as we are a 501(c)(3) corporation.