PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA WORKS TO MAXIMIZE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ITS MEMBERS AND ALL PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY/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.