For more than 50 years the PVA has helped its members and others
who are spinal cord injured to lead normal, productive lives. We are hard at
work searching for a cure for paralysis. Until that day arrives, we hope that
we can help reduce the number of injuries each year by sharing a few safety
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Welcome to Oregon PVA''s online
resource for information and activism on a wide variety of issues and
campaigns for veterans with spinal cord injuries and disease.
We've designed our website to provide
easy navigation for the novice as well as the long-time advocate. Here
you'll find comprehensive overviews of our campaigns, readily
accessible information about laws and legislation, and plenty of
resources and tools to help you make a difference today for veterans
with spinal cord injuries and diseases.
Be sure to sign up for our
newsletters, and please browse through our action alerts, laws, and
relevant documents. Also visit our library
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information at your fingertips no matter which area of veteran issues
you are researching. This website is your resource and guide.
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As of the July Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America's Board of Director's meeting it was so decided unanimaously that the recent video tape collection donated by Linda McDonald of Portland, Oregon, consisting of 5,710 videos and some dvd's will be distributed as of August 1st, 2007 in the following manner:
Each Member of Oregon PVA shall have the opportunity to claim 5 tapes each, one time only, free of charge from the collection and if so desired, order additional tapes for a donation of $1, shipping and handling free, with no limit from August 1st - May 31st, 2007.
Thereafter, as of February 1st, 2007 the videos will be distrubuted as follows:
50 videos, twice a year will be donated to VA hospitals throughout Oregon. During this time, members still will be able to claim their one time only 5 videos if that have not done so already, and any additional videos as above.
The videos will also at this time be available to our associate members at a suggested donation amount of $1 per video plus shipping and handling fees with no limit. These videos will be available on a first-come-first serve basis and until they are gone.
Click here for video list
Kmart has entered into an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit
concerning the accessibility of its stores for individuals who use
wheelchairs or scooters for mobility. For more information and claim
form go to: Kmart Website
The weekend of January 27-29 was a busy one in
the USQRA full
story...Paralyzed
Veterans of America Eyes Portland as Site for 2008 ConventionFind out more...Oregon
City Elks Lodge Donates $500 to Oregon PVA's Project T.N.T. - phone
cards for Oregon troops Download
in pdf...26th
National Veterans Wheelchair Games Athlete Information 2006Go to PVA to get more info...Send
an Email to a Veteran through our National OfficeProvided by our National
website...
Cut Your Phone Bill. Stop paying for directory
assistance calls. Dial 1-800-373-3411 and there is no charge for their
service. Also try this service online at www.free411.com.
The
Tank Chair
Tank Chair is a
Custom off-road wheelchair that can go anywhere outdoors. Conquers
Streams, Mud, Snow, Sand, and Gravel, allowing you to get back to
nature, and can also climb up and down stairs.
Donated
Items Available To Our Membership for 30 days
Items
Available Now To The General Public
1. Crutches 2. Guardian extra-duty folding Walker 3. Transfer Pole
If you are interested in any
of the items above, please contact our office secretary by phone at
1-800-333-0782 or 503-362-7998 or email. Please check back
periodically for medical equipment and other items we may have
available.
