California Paralyzed Veterans Association
A Member Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America
On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind.
As a nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind.
Arthur F. Lyles, President Toki Katsuki, Vice President Teresa Johnson, Secretary Jemal Williams, Treasurer
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Since 1946 CPVA has provided and developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members—veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.
Benefits available as a result of our members’ military service, Civil rights and opportunities which maximize the independence of our members.
What's New:
CPVA 'IN-HOUSE' Scholarship Program.
CPVA Receives '4 Stars' for its revised
Social Events Program... more
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Thank you to Michael Z. Cummings, (Guitarist) "Instrumental" in supporting our mission by organizing Benefit Concerts and giving FREE bi-weekly guitar lessons to our musically adept veterans.
Senior & Trainee SRO
Rehab Counselor
Alternating visits between LA & LB VA,
PVA SRO , Armondo De La Rosa, Donna Foy, Michael Paul can be reached with your personal concerns at:
(562) 826-8000 ext: 3774
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Joan Haskins joanh@pva.org
Office: 562-826-8000 Ext 4607
Fax: 562-826-5267 ~ Cell: 202-374-0353Medical Service Centers
SCI Architecture
The Medical Service staff also regularly contributes healthcare articles to the Paraplegic News.
- There are 24 VA SCI Centers across the country that give specialized care to veterans with spinal cord injury or disease.
- SCI Primary Care Teams are used for routine or day-to-day health care needs.
- National Service Officers are located throughout the country to assist veterans and their families.
- Yes, You Can! A Guide to Self-Care for persons with SCI/D.
- My Health Vet (MHV) is the gateway to veterans health benefits and services.
Paralyzed Veterans of America advocates for accessible design before lawmakers on Capitol Hill, as well as in architecture and construction industries. Paralyzed Veterans is also a resource for people remodeling their homes or speaking out for their rights. By developing standards, offering design and technical assistance services, and advocating building code initiatives, PVA's Architecture program promotes accessible design everywhere.
Medical facilities, sports arenas, large-scale public projects and residential housing units benefit from the unique design knowledge of Paralyzed Veterans architects, who strive to enhance the quality of life for all people living with spinal cord injury.
Washington Update on VA Healthcare June 15, 2010
Are You A Victim of NO Gas Pump Attendant? Watch this Video. courtesy of Vaughn Chapter of PVAParalyzed Veterans of America: 2009 Annual Report: Empowering Lives
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