Soldiers left behind...Why no Ramps in Veterans DAV Transport Vans?

The Issue

Currently, the jointly operated DAV-VA National Transportation Program offers free rides to Veterans needing transportation to Veterans Administration Medical facilities. Most of the vans are not wheelchair accessible leaving out the most (physically) disabled Veterans who use wheelchairs for mobility. In addition, there are written policies in place stating: "ambulatory only/no wheelchairs". This policy is discriminatory and must be changed.

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The Issue

Currently, the jointly operated DAV-VA National Transportation Program offers free rides to Veterans needing transportation to Veterans Administration Medical facilities. Most of the vans are not wheelchair accessible leaving out the most (physically) disabled Veterans who use wheelchairs for mobility. In addition, there are written policies in place stating: "ambulatory only/no wheelchairs". This policy is discriminatory and must be changed.

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The North Country Center for IndependencePetition Starter

The Decision Makers

Ron Minter
Ron Minter
DAV National Voluntary Services Officer
Jim Keller
Jim Keller
Stratton VA Medical Center, Voluntary Services Officer
VA Voluntary Services Office
VA Voluntary Services Office
Veterans Administration Voluntary Services Office
Robert L. Jesse, M.D., PhD, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Robert L. Jesse, M.D., PhD, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Health (10A), Veterans Health Administration

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