Advocacy and Legislation
Advocacy
TPVA works with all disabled citizens on issues
that affect their independence. Transportation, employment, housing and attendant care are the major issues
confronting disabled persons today. TPVA and
its satellite offices work closely with local and state organizations to advocate for solutions to the
problems affecting the disabled person's needs.
Legislation
Through the years TPVA has worked closely with
federal and state legislatures to improve the quality of life of the disabled community. Independent living
and advocating for the civil rights of disabled Americans are two of our on-going legislative objectives. We
work with congress to maintain the VA budget for adequate
funding and to maintain services for all veterans. TPVA
supports accessible housing programs and efforts to secure adequate funding for attendant care through federal
and state agencies.
TPVA will be hosting an Advocacy and Legislation Seminar. This is a mandated program from National PVA that each chapter take an active role in both legislation and advocacy issues. All members are encouraged to attend. The purpose of this seminar is to educate our Board of Directors, as well as other PVA members.
