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Membership
The Mountain States Chapter of the
Paralyzed Veterans of America (MSCPVA) is dedicated to enhancing
the lives of veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI) by ensuring
quality health care, promoting research and advocating for civil
rights. MSCPVA has members in Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming.
These members take an active role in the legislative network
advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Members
participate
in a variety of chapter-sponsored activities including the National
Wheelchair Veterans Games and other events.
Our staff is consistently working on creating, maintaining and
improving relations with members, families and caregivers via
telephone outreach and hospital visits. Outreach enables us to
become more familiar with our growing membership, identifying
potential problems and other areas of concern.
To
join the Mountain States Chapter PVA, simply
fill out the online
form
and click "Submit."
Please note that the form will be completed by the
Mountain States Chapter Office and returned to you
for your signature.
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You
may call one of the following telephone numbers
of Mountain States Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans
of America with questions about types of membership.
1-800-833-9400
303-597-0038
FAX: 303-597-0039
Email: info@mscpva.org
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Mountain States Chapter
12200 East Iliff Avenue, Suite 107
Aurora, CO 80014
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The
National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) now provides
DD-214s online.
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Wyoming Veterans with service connected disabilities
are eligible for a property tax exemption.
Download
the application ATTENTION!
100%
Disabled Colorado Veterans
Property Tax Exemption Download the application
ACCESSIBLE HOME DESIGN
Great book for members only.
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CANINE COMPANIONS
Looks to place service dogs.
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SPECIAL
EXTRA EARNINGS
FOR MILITARY SERVICE
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details
$1 MILLION IN VETERAN SCHOLARSHIPS
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FREEDOM SERVICE DOGS
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information and appliction
2008 Federal Benefits for Veterans & Dependents
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IT'S OFFICIAL:
DD-214s
ARE NOW ONLINE
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**Membership
Allocated Grant**
Enjoy a night out on us! The Membership allocation grant
program was initiated by the Board of Directors and is a benefit to
members of the Mountain States Chapter in the Rocky Mountain
region. The grant was created to encourage members to participate in
recreational activities and promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
To obtain this $50.00 grant, all you need to do contact the chapter
office, request a grant form, attach your receipt and submit it to the
chapter for Board approval.
**Please note: it is the determination of
the Board of MSCPVA whether the program is continued.
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"ACCESSIBLE
HOME DESIGN"
PVA members may purchase one copy
of this book at the member price for $19.00
- Orders must be prepaid and include an order
form. This new volume includes color photographs
illustrating attractive and innovative accessibility
projects that have been constructed throughout
the United States! ORDER
YOURS TODAY
Canine
Companions for Independence Looks to Place
Service Dogs
Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) is actively
looking to place Service Dogs with injured war veterans
and Facility Dogs within rehab- or physical therapy-related
facilities that assist war-injured personnel. CCI is
a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of
people with disabilities by providing highly trained
assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality
partnerships.
The assistance dogs that CCI trains can open up doors, retrieve dropped
items, turn lights on or off, alert someone that their phone is ringing,
and perform many other physical tasks. They also open up new opportunities,
spread incredible joy, and lead to greater independence. CCI’s
services are provided nationally and there is no charge to our recipients.
CCI has provided many assistance dogs to United States war veterans
who live all across the
country. With the increased number of wounded veterans who could benefit
from an assistance dog, CCI is committed to doing more. For a veteran
making a new start after suffering an injury, an assistance dog can
provide the help they need to regain independence.
"I highly recommend to fellow veterans to consider getting a service dog.” Jim
Allan, Vietnam War Veteran, teamed with Hearing Dog Addy.
Candidates
CCI is seeking veterans disabled in combat interested in being teamed
with a service dog who meet the following criteria:
| Service Team |
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Paraplegic (thoracic or lumbar) or amputee |
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Full (or mostly full) mobility of both arms; good upper
body
strength |
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Uses a manual wheelchair |
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Good cognitive ability and clear speech |
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Stable home life to provide for a dog's basic needs |
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Fenced yard |
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Minimum 12 months post-rehabilitation |
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| Hearing Team |
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Deaf or hard of hearing |
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Stable home life to provide for a dog's basic needs |
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Fenced yard |
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Minimum 12 months post-rehabilitation |
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| Facility Team |
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Work in a rehab- or physical therapy-related facility |
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Assist veterans injured in combat |
If you know a veteran who is ready to increase their independence through
the use of an assistance dog, or wants to explore the benefits of an
assistance dog, please contact CCI at 1.800.572.BARK, info@cci.org,
or visit www.cci.org/veterans.
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FREEDOM
SERVICE DOGS
Freedom Service Dogs (FSD) rescues dogs from shelters and trains them to
assist Coloradans with mobility impairments and increase their independence.
We expect our clients to command, control, and care for their service
dog. Because we want your service dog to fit your requirements, your
lifestyle, and your personality, we need to know as much as possible
about you. We do our best to match your needs and preferences to the
skills, size, and temperament of a dog in training.
Download
instructions and application.
SPECIAL
EXTRA EARNINGS FOR MILITARY SERVICE
Under certain circumstances, special extra earnings for your military service
from 1940-2001 can be credited to your record for Social Security purposes.
These extra earnings may help you qualify for Social Security or increase
the amount of your Social Security benefit. Special extra earnings are granted
for periods of active duty or active duty for training. Social Security cannot
add these extra credits to your record until you file for Social Security
benefits. (Note: Special extra earnings are not granted for inactive
duty training).
Visit
the Social Security web site for more information.
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$1
MILLION IN VETERAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Under certain circumstances, special extra earnings for your military service
from 1940-2001 can be credited to your record for Social Security purposes.
These extra earnings may help you qualify for Social Security or increase
the amount of your Social Security benefit. Special extra earnings are granted
for periods of active duty or active duty for training. Social Security cannot
add these extra credits to your record until you file for Social Security
benefits. (Note: Special extra earnings are not granted for inactive
duty training).
Visit
the Social Security web site for more information. |
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