Interview: Passing the Torch: A President's Legacy and the Future of BVA

Your unwavering generosity supports BVA's empowerment of blinded veterans as we rise to life's challenges after vision loss. Support BVA   In this powerful episode of Visions of BVA, host Steve Baskis sits down with Paul Mims, outgoing President of the Blinded Veterans Association, for an intimate conversation about leadership, service, and the evolution of the organization. As Paul prepares to pass the torch at the upcoming convention in Dallas, he reflects on two years of transformational work—strengthening member engagement, modernizing operations, and reigniting the core principle of Blinded Veterans helping Blinded Veterans.   Together, they discuss the importance of leadership development, accessible technology, and sustaining regional groups in a changing landscape. Paul shares personal stories from his career with the VA, his journey through blindness, and his mission to empower every blind veteran to live independently and contribute meaningfully. This is a heartfelt tribute to service—and a call to the next generation of leaders.  Don't miss this timely conversation as BVA looks to the future while honoring its past.