The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is an organization of blinded veterans helping blinded veterans. Through our service programs, regional groups, resources, and advocacy before the legislative and executive branches of government, we hope to make life better for blinded veterans. We also hope to be there with encouragement and support. There is no charge for any BVA service and membership is not a prerequisite to obtain help. All legally blinded veterans are also eligible for BVA’s assistance whether they become blind during or after active duty military service.

BVA Recognizes Congressman Walz Representative Tim Walz (D-MN-1) was the recipient of this year's BVA National Legislative Recognition Award. The honor was presented on September 19. From far left  to right, BVA Director of Government Relations Dr. Tom Zampieri, Representative Walz, Lieutenant Tim Fallon with guide dog Orson, and Steven Baskis. More>

BVA Wraps Up 67th Convention
Blinded veterans and their families commemorated BVA's 67 years of service as they gathered in Galveston, Texas, August 20-23. Left to right, Mississippi Regional Group President Maury Lunn, his wife Cheryl, and Central Blind Rehabilitation Center Director Jerry Schutter at traditional President's Reception that officially opens BVA conventions. More>

Courtesy of Serotalk, listen to the BVA 67th National Convention Opening Business Session and interviews with several convention exhibitors who demonstrated the latest in technology for the blind and visually impaired.