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  1. Check out pics from this year's Project Gemini exchange with our sister org in Britain, @BlindVeterans UK: on.fb.me/MHLO9J 1:08 PM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  2. An 1837 Atlas for the Blind, embossed on heavy paper. Braille, invented in 1825, eventually replaced embossed letters: bit.ly/KODBfr 8:01 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  3. Pleased to be using @United for our trip to Britain, but need some help changing seating for our blind vets! Please get touch! 6:56 AM May 18th via TweetDeck
  4. May 22nd: free webinar from @theHadleySchool on recreation & outdoor activities. Register here: bit.ly/JL3VZP 7:45 AM May 17th via TweetDeck
  5. BVA appoints @Al_Avina as our new Executive Director. Welcome Al! bva.org/news/?p=264 11:56 AM May 16th via TweetDeck
  6. White Cane means Yield! Older #veterans across the country coping with vision loss, learning new skills: bit.ly/IXS6A1 8:40 AM May 11th via TweetDeck
  7. The story of Molly, who went from a stray dog fending for her puppies to a loyal service animal for a blinded vet. bit.ly/KAnhOk 8:15 AM May 5th via TweetDeck
  8. Two blind #veterans participated in the NGA Warrior Pro Challenge golf tournament on Wed w/70 other Wounded Warriors trib.in/IBzK7D 11:52 AM May 4th via TweetDeck
  9. #FF @PaulRieckhoff @woundedwear @Al_Avina @Vetconnecter @VAAdaptiveSport 8:29 AM May 4th via TweetDeck
  10. Dept of Labor announces $12 Mil in available grants for job training services for #veterans. 1.usa.gov/JYiHhg 8:20 AM May 4th via TweetDeck
  11. @PaulRieckhoff We were happy to help, and very impressed with your work! 12:38 PM May 3rd via TweetDeck in reply to PaulRieckhoff
  12. BVA's new executive director, @Al_Avina , is now on Twitter! Give him a follow! 7:28 AM May 3rd via TweetDeck
  13. VA/DoL VRAP provides unemployed #veterans ages 35-60 in college/technical school 12 mo. of assistance. Apply May 15! bit.ly/IokJGe 8:25 AM Apr 30th via TweetDeck
  14. Former MSG blinded in Iraq & his guide dog did a "Walk for Vision" past Sat in ND. He also hosts a #Vets radio show! bit.ly/JwhCMq 7:30 AM Apr 30th via TweetDeck
  15. BVA Builds TransAtlantic Bonds! April news from BVA p0.vresp.com/2nhHWw 7:15 AM Apr 26th via VerticalResponse
  • Name BVA
  • Location Washington, DC
  • Web http://bva.org
  • Bio Blinded Veterans Association: Blinded Vets helping Blinded Vets
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