Because you had other bigger Veterans Service organizations of for a while that they were not advocating for the unique needs of veterans in that era. We are talking about things like equal access in society, research. You would die in 18 months if you had a spinal cord injury back then. In fact, George Patton was a war hero, but he died of a spinal cord injury in 1946 because the medicine and research have not caught up with the desire to live with that injury. Over time, that band of paralyzed veterans grew into what is now a 76yearold organization, member led advocates who look for other paralyzed veterans and pulled them in and take care of them. Brian where does the money come from . Sherman 100 from individual donors and corporations. We dont take government funding. Him that is a struggle. Him we have to deliver results. We have to have impact, and we are proud of that because we do have impact. Because we are free from government funding, we are not bound by those relationships
It was started by a ban of paralyzed veterans as a club, a membership organization, if you will, but about self advocacy because veteran service organizes that have been around for a while but werent advocating for the needs of veterans in that era. Equal access in society, research. You would die at 18 months if you had a spinal cord injury. George patton was a war hero but died of a spinal cord injury because the research hadnt caught up with the injury. And that band of paralyzed veterans is whats now a 76yearold organization of memberled advocates who look for other paralyzed veterans and pull them in and take care of them. Brian where does the money come from . 100 from individual donors and corporations. We dont take government funding. Have to deliver results i wanted to get out of buffalo and see the world. But i wanted to be a military Police Officer. Im not sure why i had that fixation early on and i thought the marine corps was a good path because of the reputation and disci
Wish to address the board of education please fill out a speakers prior to the item being called and present it to ms. Casco and importantly according to the board of education speakers will not be accepted for items before the board item b superintendant report superintendent carranza good evening to everybody listening or joining us in person in evening a few announcements this ooefg evening first of all, i along with the staff and School Districts across the statistic is looking for the record or forwards to the smallest balance on how the students mafrtsd the common core standards hoping to see a positive trend the common core start of our curriculum number two the professional development and training of our staff and 3 the use of data to drive the improvements throughout our schools although the relatives are yes, maam bargained and the staff looks at the result im very proud of the work our teachers and paraprofessionals, our principals and the assistant programs in the school d
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Wilson will be absent and brighten will provide the board with any legal advice at the controller is gary the boards legal assistant im Cynthia Goldstein the boards executive director were joined by were joined by representatives from the city departments that have cases before this board. Sitting at the table is Scott Sanchez representing the Planning Department and Planning Commission and gene that the department of public works for street use please be advised the ringing of and use of cell phones and other Electronic Devices are prohibited. Out in the hallway. Permit holders and others have up to 7 minutes to present their case and 3 minutes for rebuttal. People affiliated with these parties must conclude their comments within 7 minutes, participants not affiliated have up to 3 minutes no rebuttal. To assist the board in the accurate preparation of the minutes, members of the public are asked, not required to submit a speaker card or Business Card to the clerk. Speaker cards and pe