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The sights and sounds of the Blinded Veterans Association’s 80th National Convention will doubtless remain in the hearts and minds of those associated with the historic gathering, hopefully for months and years to come. For BVA members and their families unable to make it to Dallas this year, BVA Happenings offers a sequel to last week’s convention recap with some additional images.

Tracy Ferro offers point of emphasis at convention Opening Business Meeting.
BVA Executive Director Dr. Vernon Humphrey alongside Waymo autonomous vehicle prior to Tuesday morning daybreak convention guide dog walk. Special kudos extend to Waymo Public Affairs Manager Amanda Ventura for the car’s early morning arrival at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.
Coupled with her guitar talent, Ruth Hook wows BVA audience with ideas to soothe, lift, inspire, motivate, and encourage. Ruth works as a Professional Music Therapist in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) North Texas Health Care System.
Longtime friends and cohorts Enrique Sanchez, Convention Volunteer Coordinator Margarine Beaman, and Laura Sanchez.
Blind machinist and world-famous race car driver Dan Parker was motivational keynote speaker at Father Carroll Luncheon and Awards Ceremony.
David Hackett, Georgia Regional Group, kneels happily at 50-yard-line during convention offsite at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Paul Mimms, right, presents honorary BVA membership certificate to ardent BVA supporter Robert Murphy.
Jermaine Ford accepts Gold Gavel on behalf of the Carolina Regional Group. The gavel is awarded to the regional group with the largest numerical increase for the immediate past fiscal year.

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