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The Texas Disabled Veterans Association is a registered IRS tax-exempt 501(c) (3) nonprofit charitable corporation. We strive to be a one-stop source of information for maximizing quality of life opportunities for retired, active duty, wounded, and disabled veterans and their immediate family. All monetary donations are tax deductible.

Mission Statement

The TDVA provides assistance to veterans seeking benefits and services acquired through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and other government and local community agencies.  The TDVA provides outreach program services that benefit the veteran and members through a variety of volunteer and charitable programs.  However, by law, TDVA honors this commitment by actively recruiting and retaining members who have experience, energy, dedication, and the drive necessary to manage the organization and ensure adequate resources to sustain programs for members in true need.

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Advocacy in Action

Several organizatons attended a round table meeting with Congressman Ciro Rodriguez (23rd District, TX) on the 27 June 09 at the John IGO Library in San Antonio, TX.  The TDVA's Vice President, Don Burton covered several issues concerning veterans and VA hospital care. The TDVA has been in regular contact with the Congressman's staff and appreciate their reciprocity. The TDVA looks forward to future meetings thoughout 2010 in ways to improve the VA healthcare system and lines of communication.

Refurbished Computers
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Refurbished Computers go to Vets!

Empowering disabled veterans who demonstrate:

·        low or restricted income

·       a necessity to communicate via the Worldwide Web 

·       active erollment in course of higher learning

·       sincere desire to learn basic computer skills with potential for self employment

 

TDVA launched this program on 20 May 2009.  Several veterans have since returned back to school seeking future employment opportunities.  The TDVA computer program collaborates with American Legion Post 179 (New Braunfels, Texas) to refurbish and reprogram donated computers with the latest anti-virus and basic user friendly software.  

 

The TDVA and the Spinal Cord Injury Unit Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Clinic created a small computer lab for in-patients and outpatients to have ready access to a PC.   Pictured above:  (2) Dell laptop and (3) Dell desktop computers which were distributed to disabled veterans.  Since last year 13 PCs have been given to veterans.  Future PCs are expected to trickle in on a recurring basis and throughout 2010.

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TOUR DE CURE-American Diabetes Association

On May 22-23, 2010, TEAM SPEARHEAD ARMOR took part in the annual cycling of the "Tour DE Cure" a 160 mile trek and  a 110 mile trek to Austin, Texas.  Team members:  Gil Garcia, Brian Perez,  and Erik Yebra were the riders representing TDVA.   Also staff members Bernice Perez (children Lauren and Bryce) and Roxy Yebra assisted with the SAG duties for the 2 day ride along the scenic Texas roads from San Antonio to Austin.  

Team Spearhead cycled in tribute and as sponsor’s of a young girl, Christina Salazar, who has diabetes. 

The purpose of cycling so many miles is to raise awareness in the community and motivate disabled veterans and the general public.  

TDVA donated T-shirts and  sponsored  logos on the jerseys and  the print cost for the event.  

TDVA and Team Spearhead Armor will continue to plan more cycling events throughout Texas.  Thanks to all who made Team Spearhead a success and watched them conquer the Texas hill country roads at the Tour De Cure.

Please get in touch to offer comments. TDVA  Cell-210-748-7524, Fax 830-336-3498 or use, (Contact Us) Page. Address: TDVA,  P.O. Box 4023 Bergheim, Tx 78004