Paralyzed Veterans Of America

The mpva's advocacy program works with congress, federal and state agencies, local communities, and in coalition with other disability organizations to ensure that our members and all people with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate in all aspects of american society. The mpva addresses the needs of veterans and others who experience spinal cord dysfunction or other disabilities through interactions with government at every level. Conmbining expertise and experience, the staff at the mpva seeks to ensure that the needs of our members are considered as public officials debate issues and develop policies. We work to guarantee that benefits and rights of all veterans and citizens with disabilities are protected. In fiscal year 2024 the mpva had many accompishments , some of them include: - continued to serve on the senior alliance board of directors where members review existing policies/procedures to see if they can be improved upon the lives of people with disabilities and ensure that they can live as independently as possible throughout southern and western wayne county. - continued to serve on the delta airlines customer advisory board on disabilities. - appointed by the governor to represent the michigan barrier free design board. - informed and educated the public with regard to disability rights laws, the american with disabilities act, and state and local building codes. - worded to preserve michigan's model no-fault insurance systems and to make sure that the michigan auto insurance industry keeps the original no fault promise it made to michigan citizens.

The mpva publishes a newsletter, the "rollin' times", and it is sent to members and friends four times a year. The mpva provides services that are avaiable on a daily basis that include: membership meetings throughout the year in which members are welcome to join for food, fellowship and education on various topics concerning veterans benefits, sci wellness and much more.