2026 Blinded Veterans Assocaition

Tracy Ferro - 8/29/2026

 

Blinded Veterans Association and Meta to Distribute Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses to Blinded Veterans in D’Iberville, Mississippi

 

D’Iberville, MS — On August 29, 2026, the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is teaming up with Meta to host a special distribution event providing Generation 1 Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to America's blinded veterans.

 

The event will take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Oswald Fayard VFW Post 6731, located at 4321 West Gay Road, D’Iberville, MS 39540.

 

Event Details & Requirements

  • Technology Distribution: Generation 1 Ray-Ban Meta glasses will be issued to participating veterans, accompanied by on-site training to help users get started.
  • Attendee Requirement: Anyone interested in receiving the glasses must bring a smartphone with them to the event.
  • Membership Opportunities:
    • The BVA National Vice President will be on-site to assist individuals interested in joining the Blinded Veterans Association.
    • Veterans interested in joining the VFW are required to bring a copy of their DD-214.

 

Location & Access

D’Iberville is located just east of Biloxi along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The VFW Post is conveniently situated just off Interstate 10 and can be easily accessed via the Promenade Mall area.

 

About the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA)

The Blinded Veterans Association is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization exclusively dedicated to serving America's blinded veterans and their families.

 

Media Contact

For more information regarding the event, please get in touch with your local BVA representatives or visit the official Blinded Veterans Association website.