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The Paralyzed Veterans of America was established in 1946 with the goal of serving the needs of disabled veterans. The organization was created to assist members, such as veterans of the armed forces living with spinal cord injuries or diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in living with increased independence and dignity.
Paralyzed Veterans of America v. Ellerbe Becket Architects and Engineers (PVA 1996) was one of the first major Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits. The case focused on the wheelchair accessibility of a stadium project that was still in the design phase, the MCI Center (now known as Capital One Arena ) in Washington, D.C. [1]
Disabled American Veterans. The Disabled American Veterans ( DAV) is an organization created in 1920 by World War I veterans for disabled military veterans of the United States Armed Forces that helps them and their families through various means. It was issued a federal charter by Congress in 1932.
More of New Hampshire’s 94,000 veterans with behavioral health challenges would be able to resolve criminal charges through treatment under a bill getting broad support from lawmakers.
For more than 66 years, Paralyzed Veterans' national office and its 34 chapters across the nation have been making America a better place for all veterans and people with disabilities. ( www.pva.org )
United Spinal Association. United Spinal Association is a nonprofit membership, disability rights and veterans service organization in the United States. It was formed in 1946 as Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association by a group of paralyzed World War II veterans from New York City. [1]
During his time with the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Judge Hagel was instrumental in advocating on behalf of military veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases. During the 14 years prior to his appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Judge Hagel was committed to promoting legal issues concerning veterans and ...
Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Orlando. Orlando VA Medical Center. Tampa. James A. Haley VA Medical Center. West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. VA/DoD Medical Center. Naval Air Station Jacksonville.