Visually Impaired Veterans of America, Inc.

Featured Causes
Blind Rehabilitation Services (BRS)
Support blind and low vision Veterans and active duty Service members in regaining their independence and quality of life to enable their successful integration into...
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Featured Causes
Legally Blind Veterans
There are approximately 157,000 Veterans in the United States who are legally blind, and more than one million Veterans who have low vision that causes...
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What is Visual Impairment?

Urgent Cause

Southeastern Blind Rehabilitation Center Birmingham, AL

The Blind Rehabilitation Centers (BRC) are residential inpatient programs that provide comprehensive adjustment to blindness training and serve as a resource to a geographic area usually comprised of several states. BRCs offer a variety of skill courses designed to help...

Testimonials

Last year, during my 2-months inpatient stay at the BRC, I observed why transportation support was needed and necessary for veterans. I was advised that many veterans desired to receive training; however, transportation funds were not available for travel to the BRC.

Anthony C. Aiken, Founder
White Cane training at the blind rehabilitation center was key and essential for my health and quality of life.

Anthony C. Aiken, Founder
At the BRC, you are treated with respect and like a person….they will teach you how to deal with your vision impairment, cooking, mobility, computers, iPhone use, and manual skills… I really enjoyed it all three times I was there and in the future will go back.

Jerry White, SFC (Retired) U.S.A. Army

Recent News

Anthony C. Aiken appointed to Veterans Advisory Board

10 Sep 2015
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Colonel (R) Anthony C. Aiken has been appointed to the Birmingham VA Medical Center Veterans Advisory Board (VAB). The VAB...
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Testimonial from Jerry White, SFC (Retired) U.S. Army

29 Jul 2015
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My name is Jerry White, SFC (Retired) U.S. Army, 22 years plus. I started loosing my vision while on active...
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Anthony C. Aiken receives Certificate of Nonprofit Management

20 May 2015
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To ensure the a solid foundation to manage the nonprofit, Mr Aiken attended, completed and received his Certificate Of Nonprofit...
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Anthony C. Aiken Testimony – White Cane Training

20 May 2015
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The blind rehabilitation training was key and essential for my health. Prior to admittance to the blind rehabilitation center (BRC),...
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VA Endorsement of VIVA, Inc.

20 May 2015
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VIVA receives a formal endorsement from Thomas C. Smith, VA Medical Center Director, Birmingham, Alabama. I want to thank you...
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