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Foundation to assist disabled vets

The International Code Council Foundation is teaming with the Paralyzed Veterans of America, the Disabled American Veterans, the American Institute of Building Designers and other organizations on Project H.E.R.O., to assist our disabled veterans.

When veterans with disabilities come back from battle, they often need help making their homes accessible. The program, Project H.E.R.O., which stands for Homes Eliminated of Restrictions and Obstacles, currently under development, will help veterans to adapt their homes.

By combining the expertise of code officials, building designers, veterans' service organizations, and others, Project H.E.R.O. team volunteers will help to make homes accessible, one veteran at a time.

Foundation Chairman James Lee Witt discussed Project H.E.R.O. when he spoke at the American Legion, Department of Arkansas State Conference in North Little Rock on July 16.

With a little encouragement, more organizations will be joining soon.

Keep an eye out in the near future for opportunities on how you can get involved. As the program gets under way, your skills and services will be needed. Local volunteers in communities around the nation will sponsor and lead local teams, coordinate donations and funding, and provide renovations.

For more information, contact International Code Council Foundation.