Disabled Seniors Tax Rebate

The state of Califorina has a property tax rebate for disabled seniors (62), both home owners and renters

Cal-Diego PVA Reflections IX Art Show Application

An Exhibition of fine Art by Artist with Disabilities

Enjoy a Reception for the Artist and a Fundraising Art Auction. Friday June 13, 2008 6:00-9:00 in the evening. San Diego Indoor Sports' Club, Inc.

Reflections IX Artist Application form

Cal-Diego PVA Scholarship Application

CAL-DIEGO PVA established an Educational Scholarship Program to assist CAL-DIEGO PVA members, their family members and sponsorees in gaining a post-secondary education from accredited colleges and universities across the United States. For the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year, CAL-DIEGO PVA will be offering up to $3,000 in scholarship funds.

This program is open to CAL-DIEGO PVA members, their spouses and unmarried children (under 24 years of age), and/or member sponsorees. Applicants must be United States citizens and accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university.

Applications must be received at the CAL-DIEGO PVA Office no later than 30 June 2008. Applications can download a printable PDF of the application forms, or contact Kelly Price Noble at 858-450-1443, 800-423-2778 or via email at kprice@caldiegopva.org.

SKI TRIP

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Sharp has scheduled one full day of adapted snow skiing through the United States Adaptive Recreation Center, our adaptive ski specialists at Big Bear Lake. Snow skiing can be adapted to individuals with physical limitations. Adaptive equipment and individual instruction are available.

The $65.00 fee will cover the cost of skiing, equipment and instruction for the day. If you choose to stay overnight, lodging will be an additional expense. Recreation therapy will help organize carpools but will not provide transportation. For more information, call (858) 939-3048. Please call by February 1st to reserve your spot. We have a limited number of spots available.

Paralyzed Veterans Urges Congress to Act

December, 2006

Washington, DC – Congress will return this week for one last week of work on legislation still pending in the 109th Congress. The House Republican leadership plans to pass a continuing resolution that would extend government operations through February 15, 2007—one week after President Bush submits his budget for fiscal year 2008. The continuing resolution would force the Department of Veterans Affairs to operate at FY 2006 funding levels. Enacting a continuing resolution funding VA at FY 2006 funding levels would have a drastic impact on the health-care services being provided to veterans.
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PVA News

May, 2007

Washington DC- Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) supports the findings of a government task force examining how benefits are delivered to the nation's newest veterans, and urges immediate implementation of those recommendations.

Headed by Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Jim Nicholson, The Report of the Interagency Task Force on Returning Global War on Terror Heroes to the President details 25 recommendations to improve delivery of government services to returning members of the armed forces.

"This report indicates what needs to be done to properly take care of our veterans," stated Randy L. Pleva, Sr., Parayzed Veterans national president. "For a disabled veteran, the transition from the DOD military medical system to the VA medical system should be speedy, seamless and dignified. The Walter Reed situation revealed that often this is not the case."

Among the recommendations is a proposal to develop a system of co-management and case management for returning service members to facilitate ease of transfer from DOD care to VA care. Other ideas to speed transition involve the evaluation of disabilities so those individuals deemed unfit for a return to active duty will proceed directly to the VA system.

"It is encouraging to know that the VA is attempting to improve its system," stated Nancy Hogan, associate executive director for veterans benefits. "Our highly trained and effective service officers will continue their mission in providing assistance to our active military personnel and veterans to get all the benefits to which they are entitled."

Founded in 1946, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of individuals with spinal ccord injury or disease. Paralyzed Veterans is a dynamic, broad-based organizaion with more than 19,000 members in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.