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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…

TESTIMONIALS

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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VA Addresses Aging and Disabled Veteran Homelessness

The Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided by VA. These services are available through VA Medical Centers, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, VA contractors, or other VA-designated entities. Click the button below to read more. HUD-VASH addresses aging and disabled veteran homelessness through enhanced staffing models that provide site-based care provided by multidisciplinary teams.

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BVA Member Raises Goal, Now in Final Push to Raise 2,929 To Celebrate 95th

Blinded veteran Paschal Baute of Lexington, Kentucky, now 95 years old, has taken on a fundraising campaign to help BVA that is very likely unprecedented. He describes the project below. You can donate to Paschal’s Celebration of Life campaign using the following button. Donate Paschal’s Message: At the start of July, my birthday month turning 95, I began my Celebration of Life by starting a fundraising campaign for BVA called “Grit-Freedom with Blindness” with a

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Honorary Ambassadog Beyla Shares Sight Loss Journey

My name is Beyla and I am not a guide dog. However, my momma, Meredith, the National Development Director, asked me to share my journey through blindness. As a 5-year-old Morkie crossbreed, I have been told that I am not only cute and smart, but my friendly and gentle personality is my biggest asset. I love to snuggle, jump on furniture, and play with my favorite toys—my ball and stuffed fox. Don’t you love my

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Next Week’s VetTech Team to Welcome Debra Erickson and The Blind Kitchen

Please join us on July 31 at 3:00pm for BVA’s VetTech and Educational Series Weekly Webinar featuring Debra Erickson, Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen. Debra will discuss preparing meals containing meat while challenged with blindness or low vision. To join the webinar, click the button below. Date/Time: July 31, 2024 @ 3:00pm (Eastern Time)Meeting ID: 85625909913 Passcode: 1945 Join VetTech Meeting Join Meeting (One Tap Mobile): +13017158592,,85625909913#,,,,*1945#+13126266799,,85625909913#,,,,*1945# Join Meeting (Telephone by Location):

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