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Blinded Veterans Association Expands Criteria for Organization Membership

Any person having honorably served, or currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, qualifying for Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Service is now eligible for membership in BVA…

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Overcoming Adversity
Instead of giving in and giving up, Jeanie sought out something...
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“Failure is not being knocked down. Failure is staying down.”
Matthew had an insight that got him started...
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A Veterans Day Tribute
Enrique's shock of knowing he was losing his sight was painful...
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A Hero of the Greatest Generation
It didn't take long for Bob to start over...
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Helping Others to Achieve
Brian felt lost, alone, and didn’t know what to do next…
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One Vision, One Team, One Fight
Lonnie's strength and joy come from those who haven’t yet experienced...
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A Shining Light of Inspiration
Paul continually guides his colleagues out of the darkness and into the light...
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Rising to the Challenge
Ken epitomizes BVA’s mission...
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Gaining New Vision
Steve found purpose and fulfillment in life again...
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Living the Army Values
Eric inspires his fellow blinded veterans...
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Never Leaving Anyone Behind
Monaca champions women veterans initiatives via her...
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OrCam to Assume Spotlight at Next Week’s VetTech Webinar

Please join the VetTech and Educational Series Team next Wednesday, July 24, at 3:00pm Eastern Time as Michelle Mendez, National Sales Director for OrCam, returns to the Weekly Webinar. Michelle will highlight the OrCam Read 3 that is now accompanied by an AI-powered Smart Reading Magnifier and featured in the Exhibit Hall at the recent BVA 79th National Convention. OrCam Technologies was founded in 2010 with the goal of empowering people who are blind, visually

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Father Carroll Luncheon and Awards Ceremony, Sponsored by DOT Inc

Convention attendees recognized the legacy of BVA’s first National Chaplain (1946-1971) and blind rehabilitation pioneer Thomas J. Carroll while receiving inspired direction from BVA member and guest speaker Matthew R. Bradford, USMC (Ret). Matthew invited BVA members to “love being blind” and to share that passion with others. Reader’s Digest Grant Program Manager Dianna Kelly-Naghizadeh also described a recent grant awarded to BVA’s Ambassador Program. Annual award winners announced at the luncheon are listed below.

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Happy Independence Day 2024 from the Blinded Veterans Association

Another Independence Day is upon us, a holiday that I look forward to more than any other! I enjoy the summer reunions with family and friends, and the many festivities that go along with this special day in our nation’s history. This year I have the privilege of spending the holiday in Jacksonville, Florida, as we prepare for BVA’s 79th National Convention, which kicks off this coming weekend. I consider Independence Day, or the Fourth

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VA Aims to Expand and Improve Suicide Prevention Strategies

Through cooperative agreements to better publicize veteran suicide prevention strategies, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this week $10 million in new funding and technical assistance for eligible states, territories, and Tribal governments to establish, coordinate, and manage suicide mortality review committees. For more information on the funding, click on the button below. The committees identify and characterize suicide deaths, bringing about an increase in understanding of suicide in a given local community, identification

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