Épisodes

  • New Changes To The Caregivers Act
    Mar 17 2025

    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!

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    1 h et 20 min
  • InSight To The Blind Rehabilitation Centers
    Oct 7 2024

    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.

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    1 h et 7 min
  • InSight To The VA's Care Givers Act.
    May 7 2024

    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.

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    1 h et 8 min
  • The InSight to you VIST coordinator at the VA
    Feb 15 2023

    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.


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    1 h
  • InSight to technology, safety, travel & more
    Jan 16 2023

    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 .


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    1 h et 28 min
  • Start to Finish of Claims & Grants
    Oct 23 2022

    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

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    1 h et 4 min
  • InSight to The VA: Social Workers
    Aug 6 2022

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

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    38 min
  • InSight To The West Palm Beach, Fl. VA. Blind Rehabilitation Center (BRC)
    Jun 1 2022

    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.

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    42 min