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Resolutions adopted by the 57th Blinded Veterans
Association
National Convention on August 17, 2002 in San Antonio, Texas,
and the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Responses Thereto
RESOLUTION: 32-02
RESOLVED, that the Blinded Veterans Association, in convention
assembled in San Antonio, Texas on this 17th day of August 2002,
work with the VA to develop minimum training standards and outcome
measures for computer access training programs in order to ensure
that veterans are receiving adequate training, AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that veterans be provided clear understanding
during the training process of what they are responsible for when
it comes to computer-related issues after returning home and what
the VA is responsible for.
VA RESPONSE: Currently, BRS is working with Prosthetics
and Sensory Aids Service (P&SAS) to develop specifications
and clinical practices in the provision of adaptive computers.
The BVA has a member of their National Board of Directors participating
on the P&SAS Workgroup. In addition, the BRS/BVA Strategic
Workgroup will also work together to assist in this effort.
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