Blinded Veterans Association
The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is a national veterans group with an active Atlanta chapter that helps veterans who are blind or losing their vision. They help veterans file VA benefit and disability claims for free, connect with other blinded veterans through peer support, and join adaptive sports, recreation, and community events. They also offer scholarships for blinded veterans and their family members.
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The annual Sue Cantrell Scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit through an application process that is evaluated by a committee. The blinded veteran family member is not required to be a BVA... Main Services help pay for school financial aid & loans Serving adults young adults teens seniors veterans visual impairment spouses dependents
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What they offer 8
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Veterans Service Program (VSP)Service
Accredited National Service Officers help blinded veterans prepare and file VA benefit and disability claims at no cost.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Operation Peer SupportProgram
Connects newly blinded or visually impaired veterans with veterans who have already made the same transition.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Ambassador ProgramProgram
Trained ambassadors act as the key link between blind and visually impaired veterans and BVA's services.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Team BVAProgram
Helps blind and visually impaired veterans and their families with educational resources and adaptive sports and recreation.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Sue Cantrell ScholarshipGrant
Merit-based scholarship awarded through an application reviewed by a committee; the blinded-veteran family member does not have to be a BVA member.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Atlanta Chapter community service & activitiesProgram
The local Atlanta chapter holds member activities and community service drives, such as blanket and coat drives for homeless veterans and group participation in events like the Peachtree Road Race.
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Academic ScholarshipsService
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Veteran ServicesService
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