The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1945 by a group of blinded World War II veterans who were staying at an Army hospital in Avon Old Farms, CT. Its primary mission is to help veterans and their families meet and overcome the challenges that come with blindness. 

BVA’s mission includes promoting the welfare of blinded veterans for them to be able to take their rightful place in the community and getting the opportunity to work with their fellow citizens toward the development of a peaceful society. It also aims to strengthen and preserve the spirit of fellowship among blinded veterans and parties that they interact with. BVA also works to maintain and extend the institution of American freedom, encouraging loyalty to the laws of the United States and the Constitution.

To date, the organization has about 11,000 members and is run by about 25 employees.