To many and perhaps most Americans, Labor Day weekend means picnics, beaches, and the unofficial end of summer. Although the day is not usually a holiday for service members throughout the world, several factors connect Labor Day to those on active duty and to our nation’s veterans who have served in the past. For example, throughout history, few have labored more or under more adverse conditions than those fighting to defend freedom. In that sense,

More than a dozen BVA members, friends, members of the Affiliated Blind of Louisiana, the American Council of the Blind, and the American Legion were on hand as the Louisiana/Mississippi Regional Group, Inc. continued its relentless Braille Flag campaign, presenting most recently a Bronze Braille American Flag to the Lafayette, Louisiana South Regional Library this past Monday, August 25. The flag was presented in honor of Catherine Calhoun Edgar, the mother of devoted Blind Rehabilitation

Please place on your calendar the upcoming VetTech Weekly Webinar next Wednesday, September 3, at 3:00pm Eastern Time, when VetTech enthusiasts will welcome Karthik Kannan, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Envision. Karthik will present the recently marketed Ally Solos Glasees. He uses engineering to turn the latest breakthroughs in the field of computer vision into meaningful applications for people with sight loss. His focus is currently on how to use AI to maximize the

Upon reflecting on BVA’s rich history, one is reminded of the organization’s unwavering commitment to supporting blinded veterans and their families. Founded by war-blinded veterans returning from World War II, BVA has served as a beacon of hope and advocacy for more than 80 years. The Association continues its efforts to build on that legacy by empowering the membership to make a difference in their communities. “Consistent with our mission and recent focus, we are