Feb-Mar 2015 - Paralyzed Veterans of America

The Wheeled Herald
Published by the Great Plains Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America
Feb-Mar 2015
Inside This
Issue
Golden Age Games
Habitat for Humanity
President’s Report
Wine & Roses
ED Report
Common Grounds
NSO: NE Homestead
Exemptions
PVA Scholarship
Fitness Update
Chapter Birthdays
Disability Services
Fair
Pressure Ulcers
PVA Donation Box
7612 Maple Street
Omaha, NE 68134
1.800.454.7782
tel.402.398.1422
fax: 402.398.1424
e-mail: pva@greatplainspva.org
www.greatplainspva.org
Omaha, Nebraska
Habitat for Humanity: Programs for Veterans
Habitat For Humanity has been making a difference in the city of Omaha
for over 30 years. Earlier this month,
Habitat representatives met with our Chapter President and E.D. to ask our
help in creating awareness within Omaha’s veteran community for Habitat’s
Roof and Repair Program and its Homeownership Program. Habitat has set a
goal of increasing veteran participation in both of these programs. Currently,
there are not veterans in the Homeownership Program.
Veterans who qualify for the Roof and Repair Program are eligible for a
10-year, no interest loan, for up to $15,000 for exterior home repairs including roofing and siding and possible interior repairs to a furnace, A/C or water
heater. Habitat’s veteran focus is evident by the fact that once a veteran completes an application and qualifies for the program he or she will move to the
top of the wait list.
For information on the Habitat For Humanity Roof and Repair Program
contact Lula Plater-Smith at 402-884-3746. For information on Habitat’s
Homeownership Program contact Vendolyn Johnson at 402-884-7417. When
you call, be sure to say you are a veteran and a member of Great Plains PVA.
Golden Age Games - Coming to Omaha!
Omaha will play host to the 29th Annual National Veterans Golden Age Games from August 8-12. Veterans age 55
and older who receive care through VA are eligible to participate. Events are divided by age groups and include sports
for both wheelchair users and visually impaired athletes.
There are thirteen events: air rifle, badminton, bowling,
cycling, dominoes, field, golf, horseshoes, nine ball, shuffleboard, swimming,
table tennis, and track. Exhibition events include 3-on-3 basketball, blind disc
golf, boccia, raquetball, and a road race. Online registration is now open at
www.veteransgoldenagegames.va.gov.
Great Plains PVA is organizing a team to compete in this year’s Golden Age
Games. If you are interested and/or
2 0 1 5 N AT I O N A L
would like more information, you can
PLAINS
call the chapter office at 402-398-1422.
GOLDEN AGE GAMES
VETERANS
August 8-12, 2015 Omaha, Nebraska
Open to Veterans 55 and older
who are enrolled in VA health care.
Sports include air rifle, badminton, bowling, cycling, dominoes,
President's Message
by Randy Squier
Our Chapter continues to encourage our members to participate in our programs
and activities, knowing the weather this time of year can be a factor. Our networking
with the VA hospital and its SCI/D teams continues, as we send our Chapter Hospital
liaison to Dallas, Texas to attend PVA’s Hospital Liaison Seminar in April. Mike Sheets
and Laura Neiderhouse, in our NSO office, continue to support and advise our membership with VA benefits and eligibility. We are also sending personnel to Washington DC for PVA's annual
Advocacy/Legislative Seminar in March. We've got good representation across the board.
Our presence in and around the Omaha community is solid. The Chapter’s building plays a strong
hand in that community involvement. Ongoing repairs of this asset are always part of our continuing efforts to serve our members with a quality space they’re proud of. Even a brand new home needs
repairs from time to time to remain viable. As we consider improvements, we know that this building
is far from new. The number of people that use our facility on a regular basis continues to grow. That
creates a lot of everyday traffic and wear and tear of the heating and cooling system, the carpets and even
the paint on the walls. As we try to keep these spaces functional, it is our responsibility to maintain the
building to its highest level possible. It is part of our commitment to
our membership and those that come after us to continue the mission.
Chapter Officers
So if you’re in and around the Chapter's building, you will see many
Randy Squier, President
John Scott, Vice President
things are in progress. We will do our best to renew the space for years
Vincent “Jim” Toelle, Secretary to come, time and money permitting.
Craig Enenbach, Treasurer
Our Sports Director continues to refine the fitness challenges and
Chapter Directors
strengthen us all through our fitness program. Members have been
Mike Moore, Director
training throughout the year in preparation for the National Veterans
Dave Nelson, Director
Wheelchair Games in Dallas. Athletes going to Dallas this year: don't
Chris Crews, Director
forget to submit your application by April 15th. If you need assistance,
Immediate Past President
stop by or call the Chapter at 402-398-1422.
Mark Linquist
National Director
Craig Enenbach
National Service Officer
Mike Sheets
1-800-795-3615
Executive Director
Mary Bushman
bushman@greatplainspva.org
Government Relations
Director
Amanda Vazquez
vazquez@greatplainspva.org
Director of Grants and
Development
Angelina Ramos
ramos@greatplainspva.org
Sports Director
Patrick Reynolds
reynolds@greatplainspva.org
Administrative Assistant
Jane Healy
Building Attendant
David Hansen
Wine & Roses
On February 15th, the Great
Plains PVA Ladies Auxiliary
hosted its 9th annual Wine &
Roses fundraising event at
WineStyles in Omaha. This was
a record year both in attendance
and funds raised. Thanks to all
who supported the event and
helped make it so successful!
Proceeds from the fundraiser
support scholarships for graduating high school seniors who have
a disability or have a parent with
a disability.
Special thanks to Bill & Jackie
Siebert for their generous
sponsorship.
Executive Director’s Report
by Mary Bushman
Omaha takes pride in its city and we are fortunate to have companies like Home Depot
and BEHR paint who share a sense of community and work to build relationships within
the communities they serve.
A guiding principle of the BEHR Paint Company is to “do the right thing.” The company and its individual team members believe in reaching out into the communities where
they conduct business. In 2003, BEHR team members created the BEHRCares program and its charitable outreach has been making a positive
impact in communities across the country.
Team Depot, Home Depot’s associate-led volunteer program, brings
together volunteerism, do-it-yourself expertise, product donations and
monetary grants as a way to support the communities where the associates live and work.
On behalf of Great Plains PVA, I would like to express our gratitude for a recent opportunity to partner with the Team Depot and BEHRCares programs.
Great Plains PVA is working with Home Depot Team Depot Captain Janelle Stearns through Home
Depot’s Celebration of Service program. At one of our meetings, Janelle recognized the need for painting in our Chapter building. In January, Janelle contacted BEHR Sr. Sales Representative Ryan Travalik
and proposed a joint painting project. Ryan came out to our office, learned about our PVA mission and
offered his full support to the project. He worked with PVA staff members on color selection and coordinated volunteers through Home Depot.
On February 5th Ryan, Janelle and 8 Home Depot team members from 2 Omaha stores spent the
day at the Great Plains PVA office giving fresh coats of paint to
its time worn walls. BEHR donated 25 gallons of paint to the
project and Home Depot team members from the 72nd and
Ames store and the 144th and Maple store donated their time
and painting talents. The two stores also donated all the painting
supplies needed for the day.
Thanks to Ryan, Janelle, BEHR Paint and Home Depot for
recognizing our Great Plains PVA mission to improve quality
of life of paralyzed veterans and for providing a much-needed
service to our PVA chapter.
NCCD Hosts Common Grounds at State Capitol
The Nebraska Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
(NCCD), of which Great Plains PVA is a member, hosted its
annual Common Grounds event at the Nebraska state capitol
on Wednesday, March 5th. The event welcomed state senators
and their staffs to meet and greet NCCD member organizations while enjoying specialty coffees and smoothies, as well as
a light breakfast. NCCD wrote six policy briefs to bring attention to issues that affect people with disabilities. These briefs
were distributed to the senators during Common Grounds
and were mirrored after the national Six by Fifteen Campaign,
which aims to achieve six national goals regarding people with
disabilities by the end of 2015. Visit www.sixbyfifteen.org for
more information.
NSO Report-Nebraska Homestead Exemption
by Mike Sheets
In this month’s newsletter, I am going to provide you with an overview on the recent legislative
changes to the Nebraska Homestead Exemption and how they affect eligible disabled veterans and their
widow(er)s.
Important: All eligible disabled veterans and their widow(er)s must obtain new 2015 disability certifications.
The Nebraska Department of Revenue Form 458 must be filed after February 1, 2015 and before June
30, 2015, or you will not be eligible for a homestead exemption for the 2015 assessment year.
Listed below is the new criteria determining the eligibility of disabled veterans and their widow(er)s.
• A veteran receiving compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) because
of a 100% disability (including the Individual Unemployability rate) that was service-connected.
This homestead is 100% exempt regardless of homestead value and income level (Category 4).
• A wartime veteran totally disabled by a nonservice-connected illness or accident. Having qualifying household income. This homestead is 100% exempt (Category 2).
• A paraplegic veteran or multiple amputee whose home is substantially contributed to by the
DVA. This homestead is 100% exempt regardless of homestead value and income level(Category
5).
A homestead exemption is also available for the unremarried widow(er) of:
• Any veteran who died because of a service-connected disability (Category 4).
• A service member whose death while on active duty was service-connected (Category 4).
• A service member who died while on active duty during wartime who has qualifying household
income - this homestead is 100% exempt (Category 6).
• A veteran who received compensation from the DVA because of a 100% disability that was service-connected (Category 4).
• A paraplegic veteran or multiple amputee whose home is substantially contributed to by DVA
(Category 5).
All eligible disabled veterans and their widow(er)s must own and occupy the homestead from January 1 through August 15; and must also include a certification from the DVA. If a certification from the
DVA is not filed with the county assessor, the veteran or unremarried widow (er) will lose the homestead
exemption for that year.
If you have questions regarding Category 2 and Category 6 status, qualifying household income,
please reference The Nebraska Department of Revenue Homestead Exemption Information Guide, Table
III, http://www.revenue.nebraska.gov/info/96-299.pdf.
If you need assistance in obtaining a Homestead Exemption letter from the DVA or have further questions about the Homestead Exemption criteria or process please call my office at 402-420-4017.
YOUR FUTURE AWAITS
Paralyzed Veterans’ scholarship program now accepting applications
Paralyzed Veterans of America invests in our members and their families.
Our Educational Scholarship Program assists members and their immediate family members by providing
scholarship funds to help with a post-secondary education.
We will award scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to full-time students and $500 to part-time students
for an academic year.
APPLICANT MUST BE:
• A Paralyzed Veterans of America
member, spouse of a member, or
an unmarried child (under 24
years of age) who is dependent
(as defined by the IRS) on the
member for principal support
• A United States citizen
• Accepted and enrolled as a full- or
part-time student in an accredited
U.S. college or university
Previous award recipients may apply.
Download an application at pva.org, or for more information contact Christi Hillman at (800) 424-8200, ext. 776; christih@pva.org.
Applications must be completed in full and postmarked no later than June 17, 2015.
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January Challenge Results
The January Challenge only had one person, one, complete it under the time cap. Travis Hasenkamp
finished in first place with a time of 16:26. Chris Parnell came up 16 strokes on the VitaGlide short of
finishing and ended up in second place. Ethan Eckelbarger ended 42 VitaGlide strokes short of finishing
but did get third place in the challenge. Congratulations to these three men and to everyone that competed! Below is the format of the January Challenge:
• 7 Rounds for Time; 20 Minute Time Cap:
* Handbike 240 Meters @ 3.0
* 30 Chest Presses @ 108lbs
* 45 strokes on the VitaGlide @ 5
February Challenge Announcement
The February Challenge is a dual ascending ladder of overhead presses and pulldowns. This one will start
out fairly easy but as those reps get bigger and bigger, it’s going to hurt! Below is the format:
• As Many Rounds As Possible in 12 Minutes of:
* 10 Overhead Press @ 25lbs
* 10 Pulldowns @ 125lbs
* 12 Overhead Press @ 25lbs
* 12 Pulldowns @ 125lbs
*Continue pattern of adding 2 reps with each round completed until 12 minutes is reached*
2015 Spring Open Announcement
The 2014 Spring Open started a tradition of the final event and crowning of top three culminating during the Great Plains PVA Disabilities Fair. Many from the community came out to experience the Fair
and the zenith of a year’s worth of training for our PVAFit athletes. It was a perfect marriage and we will
hold the 2015 Spring Open finale during the 2015 Disabilities Fair. You do not have to be a member of
the PVA Fitness program to compete but you must have a disability. Each participant must complete
each event within the time frame it’s allotted. Considerations to event schedule adjustment will be made
depending on need. Below is the 2015 Spring Open schedule:
• Event One – March 9th to March 13th
• Event Two – March 16th to March 20th
• Event Three – March 23rd to March 27th
• Event Four – March 30th to April 3rd
• Event Five – April 6th to April 10th
• Event Six – April 13th to April 17th
• Final Event & Great Plains PVA Disabilities Fair – April 18th
Every Open has had more and more participants and we hope that will be the case this Spring. Game on,
March 9th!
CHAPTER BIRTHDAYS
March
Lindsay M. Stearns * Thomas A. Pollock * Terry E. Voorhies * Jerry W. Sandage * Randolph J. Squier * Charles
February
F. Dus * Michael S. Janik * Robert Glavser * Russell E.
Jerry S. Tharp * Elizabeth A. Cockett *
Rimovsky * Sara J. Campbell * Joseph M. May * David D.
Clayborn C. Barnett * Darwin M. Larson * Hebert * Barbara R. Bailey * Roger W. Leonhardt * Ronald
Andrew C. Nelsen * Sidney S. Rightmyer * T. Bacon * John C. Thompson * Darrell E. Albery * Marvin
Michael E. Moore * James M. Harrin
B. McClaughry * Charles (Chas) E. Magdanz
Metro-Omaha
Disability Services Fair
Presented by
Saturday, April 18th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Great Plains PVA
7612 Maple Street
Free Admission
* Large network of area disability service providers covering:
Transportation, Drivers Education and Adaptive Equipment,
Medical Equipment & Supplies, In-Home Care,
Respite Care, Home Accessibility & Modifications,
Sports & Recreation, Veterans Benefits,
Therapeutic Horseback Riding and more....
* Free gift bags to the first 50 people in the door!
* Free hourly drawings for area gift certificates!
*Free Grand Prize drawing for a FLAT SCREEN TV!
* PVA Adapted Health & Fitness Center Open House
* Special demonstrations
* Refreshments provided
For more information call:
Great Plains PVA
Heartland Mobility
Amanda Vazquez
Michael Patterson or Bill Siebert
402-398-1422
402-934-7826 Toll Free 855-934-7826
Groundbreaking Device Being Tested by VA May Put End to
Pressure Ulcers
Information from VA.gov
Pressure ulcers (commonly known as bed sores) are one of the most troublesome and painful complications for patients during a long hospital stay, but a joint project between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Innovation and General Electric (GE) Global Research may one day make pressure
ulcers a thing of the past.
A multi-disciplinary team of scientists have combined an array of sensing and analytical tools, including motion analysis, thermal profiling, image classification/segmentation, 3-D object reconstruction and
vapor detection into a single medical sensing handheld probe to assess and monitor the progression of
bed sores or pressure ulcers.
The device is currently in pilot testing at the Augusta, Georgia, VA Medical Center Spinal Cord Injury
Unit. The probe integrates multiple sensing capabilities with analytics and user support features to more
acutely measure pressure ulcer formation and/or to determine if an ulcer is healing.
“The collaboration with GE is another example of the innovative work VA is doing with our private
sector colleagues to advance the science of health care for our Veterans,” said Dr. Carolyn Clancy, VA’s
Interim Under Secretary for Health. “We are pleased to work with GE to pilot a technology that holds the
promise of revolutionizing the protocol for preventing and treating painful bed sores. We know that if patients are not turned on a regular basis, they can develop bed sores during their hospital stay as pressure
builds up on their skin. By combining physical inspection with the technology capable of allowing realtime monitoring, we may be able to prevent ulcers from forming or advancing. This innovation is about
providing the best care to our Veterans and collaborations like this one with GE helps us do just that.”
Individuals with spinal cord injuries with loss of sensation and mobility are particularly at risk for developing pressure ulcers. In U.S. hospitals alone, an estimated 2.5 million patients per year develop pressure
ulcers, which require treatment.
“Pressure ulcers are a very pervasive, but also very preventable condition for hospital patients,” said Ting
Yu, GE’s Principal Investigator on the pressure ulcer prevention and care program. “The device can help
detect the earliest signs of ulcer formation. It also provides a more objective and comprehensive assessment of the wound to understand its progression. We’re now testing this device with VA in a clinical
setting to see if it provides the kind of information that will help hospitals reduce and one day eliminate
pressure ulcers from developing with patients.”
For other notable innovative VA research initiatives visit http://www.research.va.gov/
Local PVA Donation Dropbox Locations
24th Street Tires
3229 S 24th St, Omaha, Ne 68108
A&W/Long Johns
8220 Giles Rd, La Vista, Ne 68128
ABC & Me
7305 S 85th St, La Vista, Ne 68128
Abelardo’s Mexican Food
8417 Park Dr, Omaha, Ne 68127
American Legion
230 West Lincoln St, Papillion, Ne 68046
American Legion Post 1
7811 Davenport St, Omaha, Ne 68114
Auto Value
7344 Maple St, Omaha, Ne 68134
B.I.G. Meats
4867 S 137th St, Omaha, Ne 68137
Bellevue Sinclair
1009 W Mission Ave, Bellevue, Ne 68005
Best Western White House Inn 305 Fort Crook Rd North, Bellevue, Ne 68005
Bj’s 4122 Ames Ave, Omaha, Ne 68111
Bulls Eye Paintless
1501 S Fort Crook Rd, Bellevue, Ne 68005
Carpet Land
11010 Emmet St, Omaha, Ne 68164
Darbys Tavern
6503 Sunshine Dr, Omaha, Ne 68107
Disabled American Vets
4515 F St, Omaha, Ne 68117
DJ’s
6818 S 13th St, Omaha, Ne 68107
Econolodge
7833 West Dodge St, Omaha, Ne 68114
Fraternal Order of Eagles
6607 Sunshine Dr, Omaha, Ne 68107
Fusion BBQ
7024 Maple St, Omaha, Ne 68104
Golden Corral
6006 N 72nd Street, Omaha, Ne 68134
Grandma’s Attic
2001 Vinton St, Omaha, Ne 68108
Hi Performance Car Wash
8904 Fort St, Omaha, Ne 68134
Holeyfield Health Systems
10135 S 25th st, Bellevue, Ne 68123
HyVee
10808 Fort St, Omaha, Ne 68164
Jim’s Rib Haven
3801 Ames Ave, Omaha, Ne 68111
Kids Stuff Super Store
630 S 72nd St, Omaha, Ne 68114
Kmart
5000 L St, Omaha, Ne 68117
Learning Key Childcare
4711 Giles Rd, Bellevue, Ne 68157
Lina’s Restaurant II LLC
8420 Brentwood Dr, LaVista, Ne 68128
Los Portables Restaurant
2614 S 13th St, Omaha, Ne 68108
Marcus Town Creek Cinema 3909 Ranor Parkway, Bellevue, Ne, 68123
Nava’s Supermarket
4801 Q St, Omaha, Ne 68117
Omaha Mega Market
5222 S 136th Street, Omaha, Ne 68137
Omaha Vet Center
3047 S 72nd St, Omaha 68124
continued...
PVA Dropbox Locations continued...
Petco
Phil’s Foodway
Phillips Gas Station
Pump and Pantry
PVA
River City Glass
Rod Kush
Royal-Te-Childcare
Star Plaza Superior Spa and Pool
Tailgaters Sportsbar
Timberland Nebraska
US World Day Care Center
VFW #2503
Vicki’s Boho Bazaar
7110 Dodge Street, Omaha, Ne, 68132
3030 Ames St, Omaha, Ne 68111
12005 Pacific St, Omaha, Ne 68154
6912 S 110th St, LaVista, Ne 68128
7612 Maple St, Omaha, Ne 68137
13305 Millard Ave, Omaha, Ne 68137
4801 S 72nd Street, Omaha, Ne 68127
3209 N 90th St, Omaha, Ne 68134
7511 S 36th st, Bellevue, Ne 68147
14005 S Plaza, Omaha, Ne 68137
2603 S 120th St, Omaha, Ne 68144
10736 Ellison Plaza, Omaha, Ne 68134
3427 S 42nd St, Omaha, Ne 68105
8904 Military Ave, Omaha, Ne 68134
3333 S 61st Ave, #100, Omaha, Ne 68106
If you know of any business that would be interested in allowing a dropbox on their lot, please contact
Mary at the Great Plains PVA office at 402-398-1422.
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Responsible PVA Service Office: _________________________ Date: ________
Last Name: __________________ First Name: __________________ MI: ______
SSN: _______________________ Age: ____ PVA Member:
Yes ☐
No ☐
Description of disabling condition that necessitates reliance on prosthetics,
including the date of injury:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Are you service-connected:
Yes ☐
No ☐
Item/Device/Equipment ordered:
___________________________________________________________________
Date Ordered: ____________
Prescribing Clinician/Therapist: ________________________________________
VA Medical Center: __________________________________________________
Veteran Integrated Service Network (1-23): _________
Order delayed more than 30 days: ☐
Denied: ☐
Reasons given for decision:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Impact of delay/denial:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Send the completed
to the National
Officerorinemail
Lincoln:
Faxform
the completed
form to Service
(202) 416-7754
to prosthetics@pva.org
Mike Sheets, 3800 Village Drive, PO Box 85816, Lincoln, NE 68501 or by fax: 402-421-2973.
ADA & Accessibility Concerns
If you have experienced a situation in which you believe an individual or business is not in
compliance with ADA laws, and you would like assistance from Great Plains PVA,
fill out this form as completely as possible.
Your Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________ City/State/Zip: _________________________
Telephone: ________________________ Email: _________________________________________
Name of the Individual/Business that is not in compliance:
__________________________________________________________________________________
Description of the situation (including any steps you have taken to address the situation):
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Date that non-compliance was realized: ____________________________________________
If you have pictures or documents that could assist us with your case, please provide copies along with
this form when it is returned.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Amanda Vazquez at 402-398-1422 or by email at
vazquez@greatplainspva.org.
Return form:
by mail: Great Plains PVA, Attn: Amanda Vazquez, 7612 Maple St., Omaha, NE 68134;
by fax:
402-398-1424; or
by email: vazquez@greatplainspva.org
Upcoming Events
March
1st-6th:
National PVA Advocacy Seminar, Washington DC
12th:BOD Meeting/Auxiliary Meeting1:00pm
General Membership Meeting2:30pm
17th:
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
April
PVA Awareness Month
1st:Easter Eggstravaganza6:30-8pm
5th:
Happy Easter!
9th:BOD Meeting1:00pm
18th:
Disability Services Fair at GPPVA
1-4pm
May
14th:BOD Meeting/Auxiliary Meeting1:00pm
20th:
OmahaGives! Fundraising Event
25th:
Memorial Day - Office Closed
June
6th:
13th annual Tee Off & Support Wheelchair Sports Golf Tournament
Great Plains Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is a non-profit organization that
has dedicated over 40 years to helping
veterans with spinal cord injuries, as well
as other individuals living with disabilities, across Nebraska, Western-Iowa, and
Kansas. Great Plains PVA is dedicated
to improving quality of life by providing
education, promoting equal opportunities,
encouraging independence, and enhancing lifetime health and fitness. PVA is at
the forefront helping and advocating for
the rights and benefits of veterans and all
people living with disabilities.