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The Soldier and the Squirrel introduces children to the Purple Heart

through a loving story of a friendship between a newly wounded soldier

and Rocky the squirrel with his backyard friends. This story began as a

blog during my first year in bed after my incident. With much

encouragement, it is now a book and has been placed in the

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum. Please watch the video

on the About page to learn for the Soldier & Rocky are changing children's

lives.

 

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In 2018, Bensko founded Veterans In Pain - V.I.P. Facilitating OrthoBiologic solutions for Veterans suffering from chronic pain, by connecting volunteer physicians with our country's heroes, nationwide. 

V.I.P. is a Platinum Certified GuideStar Nonprofit, and Certified Resource of Wounded Warrior Project.  

501(c)3 EIN# 83-0600023

www.VeteransInPain.org 

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Tuesday
May162017

Progress Since Service Dog Denied

Today has made leaps forward in progress. Essential first step was understanding ADA violations and it's boundaries vs the ordinance of the ACA (Air Carriers Access)Where this falls in regard to Civil Rights violations, etc. Am speaking with various entities actively submitting legislation in support of access in the airline industry. Assessed where my incident falls in regard to airline violations as well as state vs federal. Discovering where to concentrate so the greatest impact can occur without spinning wheels (so to speak). Got in contact with several disability rights organizations including PVA (Paralyzed Veterans of America) and am hoping my story (although I know there are a million others) might be of assistance in any of their pending legislation as well as fostering of new regulations. Screaming from the mountain top, even if my wheels are getting caught up in the crags here and there. Each step forward is because of the invaluable information so many of you have sent me. Thank you for uniting together in the creation of this battle plan for disability rights. Marching on!

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