2017-2019 PVACC ELECTED OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2017-2019 PVA CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OFFICERS PRESIDENT TOKI KATSUKI -47 votes (Alex Calvo 26 votes, Elmer Jacobs 7 votes) VICE PRESIDENT JEMAL WILLIAMS -68 votes SECRETARY JACQUELINE BASKETT -56 votes (Teresa Martinez 20 votes) TREASURER RAYMOND…
White House to Launch New Veterans’ Hotline
Dear Member, Earlier in June, the White House did a “soft launch” of its new veterans’ complaint hotline (www.washingtonexaminer.com/white-house-to-launch-veterans-complaint-hotline/article/2624554). The phone line will allow veterans to call in their complaints and concerns about conditions at…
PVA California Chapter Sports Funding Policy
PVA CALIFORNIA Chapter provides funding for those members participating in sports events, both team and individual sports. The purpose of having a sports program is to not only to increase the opportunities for members with…
Southern California Veteran Workforce Roundtable
Southern California Veteran Workforce Roundtable WHAT: The Elite Aerospace Group is re-launching its sister non-profit, EVI – Elite Veterans Initiative, with the intention of Supporting, Empowering and Employing our nation’s veterans. The Southern California Veteran…
Adaptive Rowing
What is Adaptive Rowing? Adaptive Rowing is rowing or sculling for people with disabilities. Who can participate in Adaptive Rowing? There are no age restrictions for participation Evaluations are performed individually as all individuals with disabilities…
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Cageball Every 3rd Thursday
Every 3rd Thursday of the month, PVA California Chapter will…
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President Trump will sign the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act
“Today, President Trump signed one of the most important pieces of legislation of his presidency. The Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act finally takes the issue of accountability in the Department of Veterans Affairs out of the abstract by giving the VA Secretary actionable authority to…
Notify your Member of Congress- Yes to the Military Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017
Today the Senate Veteran Affairs Committee holds a hearing to consider the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017. Our veterans need your support today! Tell Congress that all veterans in need of caregivers deserve the VA’s support. http://advocacy.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?isid=62&isActiveCeEditor=1 Currently, the VA’s Comprehensive…
Paralyzed Veterans of America to Urge Congress to Protect VA Healthcare Specialized Services
Annual Legislative Presentation Al Kovach, Jr. National President Paralyzed Veterans of America Before a Joint Hearing of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs March 9, 2017 Chairman Isakson, Chairman Roe, and members of the Committees, I appreciate the opportunity to present Paralyzed Veterans…
Advocacy and Legislation Point Papers 2017
AIR CARRIER ACCESS ACT The Issue Over 30 years ago, President Ronald Reagan signed the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) into law. The ACAA prohibits discrimination based on disability in air travel. Despite progress, too many travelers with disabilities still encounter significant barriers, such as…
Prosthetics Update Clothing Allowance and Automobile Adaptive Equipment
https://s3.amazonaws.com/v3-app_crowdc/assets/c/c0/c023f104e640ab6a/Prosthetics_Update.original.1488585780.pdf Click on the link above to get the latest update on Clothing Allowance and Automotive Adaptive Equipment