Well-Kept Secret: Patient Advocacy at VA:
Many BVA members may still be unaware of the VA Office of Patient Advocacy (OPA), officially established approximately nine years […]
Book Club Looks Ahead to Review of The Tenant in February Meeting
Attendees at BVA’s Book Club Interest Group virtual meeting this past Wednesday finalized their two-month reading and review of John […]
Virginia BVA Members Unite with ACB in Advocacy Effort at State Capitol
Seven members of the Richmond Chapter of BVA’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Group joined forces with the American Council of the Blind […]
WWII Blinded Veteran Highlights “Visions of BVA” Episode Launching Sunday
“A Life at Sea and Still Moving Forward: Jim Rush’s Navy Service, Blind Rehab, and 99 Years of Perspective” is […]
SCRG President Earns Impressive Art Scholarship
Cheri Owen, Air Force veteran, President of the Southern California Regional Group, and a blind student in the California State […]
BVA Member Details Blind Hockey Journey in New Book “Finding the Puck”
Mid-Atlantic Regional Group member Craig Fitzpatrick has published Finding the Puck: Leadership Lessons from My Journey Through Blind Hockey. The […]
Applications Now Being Accepted for 2026-27 Sue Cantrell Scholarships
Description of the Scholarship Award The Sue Cantrell Scholarship Program awards financial assistance to spouses, children, and grandchildren of BVA […]
Mission Daybreak and Veteran Wellness
To better support outside organizations working with at-risk veterans, VA launched the Mission Daybreak grand challenge in 2022 to award […]
VA Health Facilities Recognized for Decreasing Physician Burnout
The American Medical Association has recognized seven VA health care facilities for their work to reduce physician burnout, VA announced […]
Tennessee BVA Ambassador with Unique Harmonica Talent Offers Free Lessons
David Jones, BVA member and Ambassador from Ooltewah, Tennessee, has offered to share his passion and ability to play the […]