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DONATE Skip to content BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION * HOME * ABOUT US * Mission * History * Privacy * Financials * OUR TEAM * Regional Groups * National Board * National Staff * Committees * Auxiliary * JOIN US * Member Relations * CLAIMS TEAM * Claims Assistance * SUPPORT US * Ways to Give * Corporate Sponsors * BVA Merchandise * PROGRAMS * Claims * Ambassador * VetTech * Policy * Team BVA * Award * Scholarship * Care Review * MEDIA * Visions of BVA * BVA Happenings * The Bulletin * BVA PSAs * EVENTS * Calendar of Events * National Convention * RESOURCES * Employment * National Bylaws * Vision Research * Site Map Search for: Search 79TH NATIONAL CONVENTION DIGITAL PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE The Digital Program for the 79th National Convention is now available. Click (PDF) or (DOC) to view the respective version. YOUR SUPPORT SAVES VETERANS' LIVES Donate SKIING BLIND Check out our latest “Skiing Blind” video! 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… Read More about Blinded Veterans Association Expands Criteria for Organization Membership TESTIMONIALS Accessible Carousel Overcoming Adversity Instead of giving in and giving up, Jeanie sought out something... Read More about jeanie murphy testimonial “Failure is not being knocked down. Failure is staying down.” Matthew had an insight that got him started... Read More about matthew bradford testimonial A Veterans Day Tribute Enrique's shock of knowing he was losing his sight was painful... Read More about enrique sanchez testimonial A Hero of the Greatest Generation It didn't take long for Bob to start over... Read More about robert a bottenberg testimonial Helping Others to Achieve Brian felt lost, alone, and didn’t know what to do next… Read More about brian oconnell testimonial One Vision, One Team, One Fight Lonnie's strength and joy come from those who haven’t yet experienced... Read More about lonnie bedwell testimonial A Shining Light of Inspiration Paul continually guides his colleagues out of the darkness and into the light... Read More about paul mimms testimonial Rising to the Challenge Ken epitomizes BVA’s mission... Read More about kennan horn testimonial Gaining New Vision Steve found purpose and fulfillment in life again... Read More about steve baskis testimonial Living the Army Values Eric inspires his fellow blinded veterans... Read more about eric marts testimonial Never Leaving Anyone Behind Monaca champions women veterans initiatives via her... Read More about monaca gilmore testimonial Overcoming Adversity Instead of giving in and giving up, Jeanie sought out something... Read More about jeanie murphy testimonial “Failure is not being knocked down. Failure is staying down.” Matthew had an insight that got him started... Read More about matthew bradford testimonial A Veterans Day Tribute Enrique's shock of knowing he was losing his sight was painful... Read More about enrique sanchez testimonial A Hero of the Greatest Generation It didn't take long for Bob to start over... Read More about robert a bottenberg testimonial Helping Others to Achieve Brian felt lost, alone, and didn’t know what to do next… Read More about brian oconnell testimonial One Vision, One Team, One Fight Lonnie's strength and joy come from those who haven’t yet experienced... Read More about lonnie bedwell testimonial A Shining Light of Inspiration Paul continually guides his colleagues out of the darkness and into the light... Read More about paul mimms testimonial Rising to the Challenge Ken epitomizes BVA’s mission... Read More about kennan horn testimonial Gaining New Vision Steve found purpose and fulfillment in life again... Read More about steve baskis testimonial Living the Army Values Eric inspires his fellow blinded veterans... Read more about eric marts testimonial Never Leaving Anyone Behind Monaca champions women veterans initiatives via her... Read More about monaca gilmore testimonial Overcoming Adversity Instead of giving in and giving up, Jeanie sought out something... Read More about jeanie murphy testimonial “Failure is not being knocked down. Failure is staying down.” Matthew had an insight that got him started... Read More about matthew bradford testimonial A Veterans Day Tribute Enrique's shock of knowing he was losing his sight was painful... Read More about enrique sanchez testimonial A Hero of the Greatest Generation It didn't take long for Bob to start over... Read More about robert a bottenberg testimonial Helping Others to Achieve Brian felt lost, alone, and didn’t know what to do next… Read More about brian oconnell testimonial One Vision, One Team, One Fight Lonnie's strength and joy come from those who haven’t yet experienced... Read More about lonnie bedwell testimonial A Shining Light of Inspiration Paul continually guides his colleagues out of the darkness and into the light... Read More about paul mimms testimonial Rising to the Challenge Ken epitomizes BVA’s mission... Read More about kennan horn testimonial Gaining New Vision Steve found purpose and fulfillment in life again... Read More about steve baskis testimonial Living the Army Values Eric inspires his fellow blinded veterans... Read more about eric marts testimonial Never Leaving Anyone Behind Monaca champions women veterans initiatives via her... Read More about monaca gilmore testimonial Previous slide Next slide RECENT POSTS VA AIMS TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE SUICIDE PREVENTION STRATEGIES June 28, 2024 Through cooperative agreements to better publicize veteran suicide prevention strategies, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this week $10 million in new funding and technical assistance for eligible states, territories, and Tribal governments to establish, coordinate, and manage suicide mortality review committees. For more information on the funding, click on the button below. The committees identify and characterize suicide deaths, bringing about an increase in understanding of suicide in a given local community, identification Read More » HIGHLIGHT JULY 16 ON YOUR CALENDAR FOR NEXT DOG HANDLERS MEETING June 28, 2024 Join the virtual meeting of the Dog Handlers Outreach Program scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, at 4:00pm Eastern Time via Zoom as attendees recap the BVA 79th National Convention. Plans for other activities, including a guest speaker, are also in the works by Program Chair Michaun Harrison and will be announced as the date approaches. Although the meeting is still three weeks away, the button below and additional joining information here will serve as your Read More » BREAKING THE BARRIERS TO SUCCESSFUL HEALING FROM PTSD June 28, 2024 During this Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Month (June), Dr. Debra Atkisson, Senior Vice President of Clinical Services at Connections Wellness Group, discusses how trauma has no boundaries. She also names several treatment offerings available to those affected by trauma. Trauma knows no boundaries, but you’re not alone in your fight for healing By Dr. Debra Atkisson June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, an opportunity to increase public understanding about a mental health condition Read More » FEDERAL CHARTERS: WHAT DO THEY MEAN June 28, 2024 BVA is one of a handful (roughly a hundred) of organizations that have been granted a “federal” or “Congressional” charter. This concept is somewhat puzzling to the public and sometimes even mystifies government officials. BVA Executive Director Don Overton has compiled a few clarifications to common misconceptions about Congressional charters. Who came up with the idea of a “federal charter?” The federal charter as it exists in the United States appears to be a direct Read More » « Previous Next » FOLLOW US THANKS FOR SIGNING UP! You can unsubscribe at any time using the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. 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