Convention Registration Now Open
Visit the Convention page to locate available details and complete the registration process for the Blinded Veterans Association’s 80th National Convention in Dallas, Texas, July 5-11, 2025. This year’s gathering, held in partnership with the American Council of the Blind (ACB), commemorates 80 years of service to blind and low vision veterans.
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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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BVA Recognizes Juneteenth Importance
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