Advocacy
MSCPVA advocates for our members and the disabled community by remaining cognizant of local and national disability issues. We remain actively vigilant in assisting and representing our members regarding anything affecting their civil rights when issues regarding disability arise. MSCPVA also maintains a vocal and visible presence on disability related issues in the community. We strive to vocally promote fair opportunity and equal access. In addition, MSCPVA has built positive working relationships with our state and federal elected officials to ensure our voice is heard on Capitol Hill regarding legislative issues.
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ADVOCACY
BULLETINS January-February 2010 (PDF Format, 817K) September-October 2009 (PDF Format, 1004K) July-August 2009 (PDF Format, 752K) May-June 2009 (PDF Format, 632K) March-April 2009 (PDF Format, 759K) January-February 2009 (PDF Format, 503K) 2008 Advocacy Bulletins >> |
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RIGHTS Core to PVA's mission is helping veterans with spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) and all people with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate in all aspects of American society and enjoy the high quality of life they deserve. Paralyzed Veterans advocate 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. To learn more about PVA’s advocacy efforts, visit the Disability Rights/Advocacy section.
 Do you often find accessible parking only to discover that someone without handicapped plates or a placard is illegally parked in the spot? Do you wish accessible parking was better enforced in Denver? Now you can do the enforcement!! The Denver Office of Disability Rights has created the Disability Parking Enforcement Program. As part of this program, trained volunteers enforce parking laws throughout the city. If you are interested in participating in this program please visit the Disability Parking Enforcement Program website and fill out the application >>Disabled Parking Rules & Regulations >> Disabled Parking Misuse Flyer >> Denver Disabled Parking Ordinances >> Denver Accessible Transportation >> Differing Disability Benefits
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Where you live will determine the amount of your SSI benefits. The basic SSI check is the same nationwide, but many states add additional money and offer other supplements. The maximum federal SSI payment in 2008 was $637 per month and $956 for a couple. This amount may be reduced due to other income because SSI is a needs-based program. For more information on the services available in your community, call your local social services department or public welfare office. For more information about Social Security and SSI, visit their website at www.socialsecurity.gov or call toll-free 1-800-772-1213. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new publications for employers and military veterans on workplace issues surrounding veterans with service-connected disabilities. One of the guides is directed toward employers; the other is directed toward disabled veterans and focuses on the employment provisions of the “Americans with Disabilities Act” and the “Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act”. These guides can be found at: http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/veterans-disabilities.html. |
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