The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is an organization of blinded veterans helping blinded veterans. Through our service programs, regional groups, resources, and advocacy before the legislative and executive branches of government, we hope to make life better for blinded veterans. We also hope to be there with encouragement and support. There is no charge for any BVA service and membership is not a prerequisite to obtain help. All legally blinded veterans are also eligible for BVA’s assistance whether they become blind during or after active duty military service.

On March 20, Senator Jon Tester (D-MT), middle, visited briefly with BVA Director of Government Relations Tom Zampieri, left, and Executive Director Al Avina. Senator Tester introduced S. 633 on behalf of blinded and spinal cord-injured veterans the following day. More>

BVA's legislative Committee and Headquarters staff conducted a whirlwind round of visits on Capitol Hill February 19-22 in preparation for the Association's annual testimony the following week. Left to right at the Office of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, Al Avina, Tom Zampieri, Senior Legislative Assistant Kathryn Van Haste, and BVA National Secretary Dale Stamper. More>

Courtesy of Serotalk, listen to the BVA 67th National Convention Opening Business Session and interviews with several convention exhibitors who demonstrated the latest in technology for the blind and visually impaired.