2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 1701 - Paralyzed Veterans of America
Sec. 170102 - Purposes
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The purposes of the corporation are— (1) to preserve the great and basic truths and enduring principles on which this Nation was founded; (2) to form a national association for the benefit of individuals who have suffered injuries or diseases of the spinal cord; (3) to acquaint the public with the needs and problems of paraplegics; (4) to promote medical research in the several fields connected with injuries and diseases of the spinal cord, including research in neurosurgery and orthopedics and in genitourinary and orthopedic appliances; and (5) to advocate and foster complete and effective reconditioning programs for paraplegics, including a thorough physical reconditioning program, physiotherapy, competent walking instructions, adequate guidance (both vocational and educational), academic and vocational education (both in hospitals and in educational institutions), psychological orientation and readjustment to family and friends, and occupational therapy (both functional and diversional). |
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(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1439.) |
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Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes". |
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| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS | ||||||
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| Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 1701 - PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA Sec. 170102 - Purposes |
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| 85 Stat. 317 112 Stat. 1439 |
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| Public Law 92-93, Public Law 105-225 |
