§ 1270 — Statement of legislative findings and purpose

§ 1270. Statement of legislative findings and purpose. The legislature\nhereby finds and declares that many disabled veterans in New York state\nface a significant impediment to accessible and affordable housing as a\nresult of service related injuries, age or health related disabilities.\nThese men and women have served our country and state with honor and\ndistinction and deserve to achieve maximum independence, social\ninteraction and community integration. Providing financial assistance\nwith the cost of adapting the dwelling units of our disabled veterans,\nis fundamental to providing for the promise of living safely,\ncomfortably and productively in the most integrated setting of their\nchoice.\n