Membership

Join the more than 16,000 proud members of Paralyzed Veterans of America! As a member, you’ll become part of a family of men and women united to make the world better for veterans and all people with disabilities.

Membership is free and open to qualified individuals. Paralyzed Veterans of America invites you to join more than 16,000 members nationwide and have your voice, energy, and efforts assist others living with Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder (SCI/D).

Associate membership is free to any individual who lives within 100 miles of Wisconsin's borders. Your partnership with the PVA Wisconsin Chapter allows you low/no cost financial assistance for sports and recreation opportunities. You are encouraged to support the chapter through volunteerism and program participation.

Benefits of Membership

PVA membership opens up a world of programs and services designed to help you live your best life!

Assistance with your earned VA benefits
Help with employment and higher education
Sports and recreation opportunities
A window into our important research and advocacy efforts

PVA-Wisconsin Chapter Members Receive

Financial funding assistance for events/programs
Access to SCI medicine - current news/information
Eligible for committee member/board of directors
Annual membership banquet and Christmas party
A free grave marker
Free Facebook portal
Free emergency Grab-n-Go bag
Free medical alert “Red” dog tag

PVA Members Also Receive

Membership to one of our 33 chapters, so you can meet fellow members and participate in local social and sporting events.
A monthly e-newsletter with updates on PVA’s programs and services, our advocacy efforts, upcoming events, member stories, and more.
Complimentary print and digital subscriptions to PN Magazine, an invaluable resource for people with SCI/D, their family members, and caregivers.
A complimentary online subscription to Sports ‘N Spokes Magazine, a resource on sports and recreation for people living with SCI/D and amputations.
Help with higher education through our college scholarships.
Access to a Facebook Group just for PVA members.

PN Magazine Subscription Sports N Spokes Magazine Subscription

Who’s Eligible?

PVA membership is open to anyone who:

Is a citizen of the United States or its territories
Is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and whose discharge was other than dishonorable
Has a spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) involving the spinal cord
Poliomyelitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Severe Spinal Stenosis (causing neurological impairment)
Syringomyelia
Transverse Myelitis

We welcome veterans with service-connected and non-service-connected disabilities.
If your condition is not listed here, please contact info@wisconsinpva.org.

How to Apply

Simply complete the form available on this page!

We’ll follow up with instructions for submitting your DD-214 and medical evidence of SCI/D.
As medical evidence, you can have your physician complete this Physician’s Statement Form.

You can also download the printed membership application and send it to us by email or mail.

Membership Management

Update Your Membership Information

Notify us when your address changes so you continue to receive member benefits and other important information from PVA.

Transfer Your Membership

If you move, you have the option to transfer your PVA membership to another local chapter.
Email info@wisconsinpva.org for more information.

Additional Resources

Find A PVA Chapter or NSO

The national PVA website provides an interactive system to locate your nearest National Service Office (NSO) or chapter.

Find A Chapter

Meet Our Members

The national website features a wide variety of Hero Stories - meet our UnstoppABLE heroes through their stories.

Meet Members

Scholarship Program

We want to invest in you and your higher education! PVA members and immediate family have access to funds through our Educational Scholarship Program.

Learn More