InSight To The VA

Wisdom 4 The Blind, Inc.
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InSight To The VA provides a wide array of information, programs, and services that the VA offers for blinded and visually impaired Veterans. It will give a broad scope of all the support available for both the Veteran, family members and caregivers. The goal is to make every day life easier and to make full use of all the VA offers.

Episodes

  1. MAR 17

    New Changes To The Caregivers Act

    Welcome to another episode of InSight To The VA! In this episode, our guest, Donald Overton of the BVA, and our host, Benjamin Keeley discuss the Veteran Directed Care Program and new chnages made to the Caregivers Act. Ben and Don were also able to discuss new BVA programs, effects that the new Presidential administration has had on the BVA, and importance of helping and supporting each other. Don and Ben also express reasons why Veterans should join the BVA.  Thank you all for listening to another episode of InSight To The VA. Don't forget to share the wisdom!

    1h 20m

  2. 10/07/2024

    InSight To The Blind Rehabilitation Centers

    Welcome to another episode of InSight To The VA! In this episode, our host, Benjamin Keeley is joined by his good friends and Wisdom 4 The Blind volunteers, Mr. David Coe and Mrs.Vicki Stoughton. Vicki and David sit with Ben to discuss their own personal backgrounds and their experiences with VIST Coordinators and the Blind Rehabilitation Centers. Ben, Vicki, and David were also able to discuss the day to day operations of the Blind Rehabilitation Centers, including food, technology, features, and skills that can be developed to take care of yourself. Lastly, they discuss the importance and value of communicating with your VIST Coordinator to ensure that you are using your resources to the fullest.

    1h 7m

  3. 05/07/2024

    InSight To The VA's Care Givers Act.

    Welcome to another episode of InSight To The VA! In this episode, our host, Benjamin Keeley is joined his good friend, Mr. Donald Overton. Donald is the executive director of the BVA [Blinded Veterans Association]. Ben and Donald were able to discuss the Caregivers Act and the latest updates on the Caregivers Act as well.  Ben shares his experiences with filling out an application in regard to the Caregivers Act. Donald is able to share some history of the Caregiver program and in depth details of what future circumstances can be expected. Ben and Donals as they introduce to you episode six of InSight To The VA.

    1h 8m

  4. 02/15/2023

    The InSight to you VIST coordinator at the VA

    In this episode of InSight To The VA your host Doug Cram talks with Bruce Davis a retired  Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) coordinator from the VA.    They will talk about the Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST's) roll and a variety of services available within the VA and the Veterans community.

    1 hr

  5. 01/16/2023

    InSight to technology, safety, travel & more

    In this episode Doug Cram interviews Leslie Dickson, MA CVRT a Blind Rehabilitation Specialist .     Doug & Leslie talk about the VA rehabilitation programs that the VA offers,  traveling safely, technology and much more .

    1h 28m

  6. 10/23/2022

    Start to Finish of Claims & Grants

    Learn more about the VA Claims & Grants from the VA. Join Doug Cram as he talks with  James Vail  from the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) S1E3

    1h 4m

  7. 08/06/2022

    InSight to The VA: Social Workers

    In this episode we review the services offered by the VA in Mental Health and Social Workers

    38 min

  8. 06/01/2022

    InSight To The West Palm Beach, Fl. VA. Blind Rehabilitation Center (BRC)

    In this episode we interview Mr. Gabino Lares,  a  Blind Rehabilitation Supervisor at the VA Blind Rehabilitation Center in West Palm Beach , Fl. Mr. Gabino will share insight as to the programs that are offered and what can you expect while attending the Blind Rehabilitation Center (BRC). His background and understanding of the Veteran community will provide an invaluable insight into the programs offered.

    42 min
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About

InSight To The VA provides a wide array of information, programs, and services that the VA offers for blinded and visually impaired Veterans. It will give a broad scope of all the support available for both the Veteran, family members and caregivers. The goal is to make every day life easier and to make full use of all the VA offers.

Information

  • Creator
    Wisdom 4 The Blind, Inc.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Wisdom 4 The Blind, Inc.
  • Show Website
    InSight To The VA