Advocacy
The North Central Chapter PVA provides Advocacy services to promote and defend the rights of ALL citizens with disabilities, including veterans and non-veterans. The Chapter works on a National, state, and local levels striving to remove all barriers-architectural and attitudinal.
The VA's would like to serve as a reminder the importance of helping our soldiers returning home – and all veterans – to get the care they need. It is critical that we work together to ensure that they enroll for VA care and educate them, their families and the community about what kinds of problems these veterans may potentially encounter. County Veteran Service officers and VA Enrollment & Admissions offices are excellent resources.
Advocacy Links
Advocacy Bulletins
ADA Accessibility Survey, Sioux Falls, SD
The Sioux Falls Disability Awareness Commission (DAC) is working with the North Central Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and Prairie Freedom Center for Independent Living to follow-up on a mailing that was done to over 1500 business in Sioux Falls concerning their accessible parking. The 2003 project targeted places of business or service that don’t meet the minimum standards set out by City, state, and federal laws. We are asking for your help in identifying these places. Please click on the following link to complete the survey on line.
Universal Design
Offering solutions for the removal of architectural barriers to public buildings, housing, and businesses.
2007 Americans With Disabilities Act
This law guarantees individuals the right to participate in and enjoy the goods and services offered to the general public. The ADA provides civil rights protection to people with a physical or mental disability, people with a record of disability, or people associated with or related to a person with a disability. PVA provides education and advocacy about rights and responsibilities.
Citizens on Parking Patrol
The COPP Program is a group of individuals who monitor accessible parking spaces. This program has increased awareness and has educated the public on the need for accessible parking.
Access Is Good Business
The Chapter works with South Dakota Building Officials on building codes that requires contractors, builders, and design professionals to follow federal accessibility guidelines when building newly constructed places of public accommodation.
Training Seminar’s
The North Central Chapter is instrumental in organizing training seminars with various organizations such as the Fair Housing of the Dakotas and Western Resources for Disabled Independence. The Chapter also participates in disability etiquette and sensitivity trainings. We continue to have an excellent relationship with several community organizations in our area which allows us many opportunities to collaborate on more educational trainings and seminars in the future.
Accessible Design News
