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Blinded Veterans Association
63rd National Convention

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BVA 63rd NATIONAL CONVENTION

Hyatt Regency
Downtown Phoenix Arizona
August 12th -16th

The Northern Arizona Regional Group of the Blinded Veterans Association will host the Association's 63rd National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.

The official dates of the gathering are August 12-16, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, 122 North Second Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Phone: 602-252-1234 or 800-233-1234). The convention's exhibit hall will be open August 11-13. Attendees are encouraged to arrive a day early to get a full sampling of the exhibits.

The room rate at the Hyatt is $94.00 for single/double accommodations and $114.00 for triple/quadruple arrangements. BVA anticipates that the space blocked for BVA will fill up quickly as it did in 2007, when reservations were no longer available three weeks before the reservation deadline (seven weeks before the convention). The room reservation deadline for the 63rd National Convention will be July 8.

Additional information in much greater detail will be provided shortly, both here and in the BVA Bulletin.

BVA National Conventions

For the past 62 years, the Blinded Veterans Association has held national conventions throughout the United States. The conventions, hosted by the BVA regional group that is geographically closest to the convention city, have a three-fold purpose: 1) to conduct Association business, 2) to educate blinded veterans about the resources available to them, and 3) to provide a means whereby blinded veterans can better strengthen and help one another. The national convention is an important means by which BVA upholds its mission to preserve and strengthen a spirit of fellowship among blinded veterans so that they may give mutual aid and assistance to one another.

All BVA members are eligible to attend the national conventions. Family and friends are invited to attend many of the activities and banquets throughout the convention week. They are encouraged to participate in the BVA Auxiliary meetings, held simultaneously with BVA meetings, and to view an exhibit hall containing the latest technology for the blind and visually impaired.

The BVA is please to acknowledge our sponsors

Titanium LevelHealth Net Federal Services

  • Allergen Foundation

Diamond Level

Platinum Level

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • NIB

Gold Level

  • EVAS
  • Fidelco Guide Dog
  • Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind  
Operation Night Vision

QTC

Silver Level

  • Revision Eyewear

Bronze Level

Friend

  • American Optometric Association

Supporter Level

  • LS&S, LLC
    Specializing in Products for
    the Visually and Hearing Impaired

Exhibitors

  • Vision Technology Inc.
  • Freedom Scientific
  • Humanware USA Inc.
  • Leader Dogs for the Blind
  • Enhanced Vision
  • En-Vision America
  • FIDELCO Guide Dog
  • Diagnostic Devices, Inc.
  • Eschenbach Optik Of America
  • National Library Service f/t Blind and Physically Handicapped

Regional Groups
Northern Arizona Regional Group (Host)

For Sponsorship info email: Christina Hitchcock

 

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