A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national
guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his life,
wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America",
for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is honor,
and there are way too many people in this country who no longer
understand it. "Author Unknown"
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you know of that I could link to this site, or a story about
yourself or someone you know, or pictures; please contact me!
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Web site Update
April 9, 2009
We had a couple break ins at the chapter office around thanksgiving and had almost all our computers stolen. I was unable to update the site since then. Our insurance has now been paid and the office now has new computes and software. I will be updating and improving the site from now on on a regular basis. --- webmaster
June 30, 2009
DONATIONS
Up until now we did not have a link to our recent financial files and Annual Reports, registered to the Arizona Corporations Commission. This link, under "ABOUT US" ON THE MENU TO THE LEFT, is called "Recent Financial's". It has been fixed. Some people have not donated because of the lack of this information. I apologize for taking so long to figure out how to fix the problem.
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I don't care what your political views are...you must read this. Another look at our president, unbelievable!!!! Food for thought
2008 National
Veterans Wheelchair Games
The Arizona
Chapter had a strong team this year with 19 participants. We brought
http://www1.va.gov/vetevent/nvwg/2008/default.cfm
You can
now view the team games and other events on the web such as Rugby,
Basketball, Power Soccer, Softball, Hand cycling, Bowling, Swimming,
Weightlifting, Super "G", and more. Other webcasts include
Opening Ceremonies and athlete interviews. Click link below. If
you have trouble viewing webcast, you may need to install Adobe
Flash Player version 9. Be sure to check system requirements first.
Older computers may not handle this software. I found this out the
hard way on my home computer. Once you install the new version,
changes are made to your computer registry. It is not easy to fix.
Read software FAQ's and system requirments before installing.
http://www.xable.com/sports/vawheelchairgames/main
Disabled
Veterans and Injured Troops to Ride Horses
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Contact: Barbara Beard, volunteer
Horses Help!
2601 E. Rose Garden Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Center 602 569-6056 Cell 480-242-9490
Barbara.b@horseshelp.org
Men
only disability discussion group.
Group's report misrepresents
charity's work
Jan. 5, 2008 12:00 AM
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Arizona chapter, takes extreme
exception to the recent report by the American Institute of Philanthropy
(AIP) on veterans' organizations ("Watchdog groups fault veteran
charities," Republic , Dec. 13).
read full article
National Veterans Wheelchair
Games: Arizona PVA Team pictures. Milwaukee, Wis. 6-21-07
Aaron
Roux, novice receiving his Silver Medal in weightlifting, lifted
225 lbs, #065
Are
you eligible for money for your bowel and bladder care?
The Arizona
chapter sponsored the Pow-Wow at Window Rock of the Navajo Nation July 21st 2007.
Abilities Racing
NASCAR is the FIRST arrive and drive NASCAR racecar modified for
physically challenged people to experience motorsports.read
more
To advance the
interests of Arizona veterans through advocacy, legislation, service,
and community relationships.
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Volume
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OF HOPE, SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP FOR AMERICA'S VETERANS
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OUR
FEATURED HEROES
Three
members of the Paralyzed Veterans of America will be ‘Going
for Gold' at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing, China in
September. Carlos Leon, age 23, Scot Severn, age 40 and
Scott Winkler, age 35 will all compete for Team USA in
the Track and Field throwing events. All three sustained
life-altering injuries while serving our country and are
proud to be competing for the USA!
Read
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 PETTY
SUPPORTS VETS
NASCAR's
Richard ‘The King' Petty — a longstanding friend and supporter
of the Paralyzed Veterans of America — joined in the fun
and excitement of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games
in Omaha, Nebraska last month. ‘The King' also spent hours
happily posing for photos with athletes, their families
and fans alike. See
photos »
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 FREE
ADDRESS LABELS
Designed
by the Paralyzed Veterans as a service to our friends
and supporters, our high quality, personalized address
labels have been used by patriotic Americans on their
mail for decades. Why not order a set of these fun, monogrammed
‘mailbox' labels for yourself today? We'll create them
for you absolutely FREE and send them to you in the mail.
Thank you for helping America's veterans get the support
and services they need. Order
labels »
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 ADA
ANNIVERSARY
July
26th marked the 18th Anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). Our nation has, indeed, made great
strides in the past 18 years, but we still have a long
way to go to! That's why the U.S. House of Representatives
overwhelmingly passed the ADA Amendments Act just one
month earlier, in hopes that the “last shameful wall of
exclusion” will, in fact come tumbling down. We must all
urge the Senate to pass S.1881, the Senate bill, quickly
as well. Learn
more »
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 SPORTS
AS REHAB
In
July, the 28th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games
were a huge success in Omaha, NE. Next month, 3 of our
members will represent Team USA in the Paralympic Games
in Beijing, China. But year-round, our goal is to improve
the quality of life for disabled veterans and other Americans
with disabilities by expanding opportunities in sports
and recreation for especially through activities that
enhance lifetime health and fitness.
Learn
more » ... or Watch
video »
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
Paralyzed
Veterans of America
801 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: 202.872.1300
Toll Free: 800.424.8200
Email:
newsletter@pva.org
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LINKS
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Above
& Beyond, the official online newsletter of
the Paralyzed Veterans is published 6-8 times per
year to share news and useful information with our
supporters and members. You received this newsletter
at dan@azpva.org
through our website opt in or as
part of an online or offline donation to our organization.
ABOUT
PARALYZED VETERANS
 Paralyzed
Veterans works to maximize the quality of life for
our members and all people with spinal cord injury/dysfunction
(SCI/D). We are 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.
We are the only Congressionally chartered veterans
organization dedicated solely to serving the needs
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Paralyzed Veterans of America: Spinal Cord Diseases
The
National MS Society is committed to building a movement by and
for people with MS that will move us closer to a world free of this
disease.
Paralyzed
Veterans of America: Resources - Multiple Sclerosis
Paralyzed
Veterans of America: PVA Publications
As part of our mission, Paralyzed Veterans produces a wide range
of publications. Presented here is a complete list of all the materials
we offer to the public either ...
Disability Rights/Advocacy
Core to PVA's mission is helping veterans and all people with spinal
cord injury and disease (SCI/D) enjoy the high quality of life they
deserve.
Through Paralyzed
Veterans of America's Advocacy Program, Paralyzed Veterans offers
up-to-date disability rights information and resources on this web
site. Paralyzed Veterans further advocates for people living with
SCI/D through speaking out on Capitol Hill and by working with federal
agencies such as the Department of Justice to see that nondiscrimination
laws are implemented and enforced.
NATIONAL NEWS STORY NOT BEING COVERED REGARDING
VA MEDICAL
AND BENEFITS RIGHTS – NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE
see
more:
Small
Business Loans
New
SBA lending program geared to veterans
You will need Adobe
Reader to view the following files. You may download the software
by clicking on the link below.
 Effective
August 25, 2004, Laws 2004, Chapter 306, extends the vehicle license
tax (VLT) and registration fee exemptions currently provided to
100% disabled veterans, pursuant to A.R.S. § 28-5802, to include
the surviving spouse until the spouse's remarriage or death. Click
here for details.
 VA
Benefits 2006 Manual
 Arizona
State Veterans Benefits Guide
 Personal
Information Packet
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