On February 10, 2014 at 10 AM, local veterans and other military supporters welcomed the Keep The Spirit of '45 Alive at Alamo Plaza. Several members of the Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive nonprofit group made their way from their home in Virginia to a Spirit of '45 leadership...
TDVA attended the Rolling Inspiration Spinal Cord Injury Support Group held on 31 January 2014 at Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital. Each member of the support group introduced themselves and shared their life experiences and struggles with spinal cord injury, spinal bifida, and traumatic brain injury. During the event, TDVA presented...
Texas Disabled Veterans Association had it's Xmas at the Spinal Cord Injury Unit in Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital on December 13, 2013. Giving away over 100 presents to Patients and Staff. Thanks to the donations of some very special people we have been able to keep this tradition alive...
On October 16, 2013, the San Antonio Republican Women of Bexar County (SARWBC) provided $300 in oral hygiene comfort items to VA Volunteer Services through the TDVA Comfort Program. The donated items were delivered by TDVA to the Audie L Murphy VA Medical Center. This much needed support is distributed...
TDVA recently made a donation of personal hygiene items such as razors, shampoo, body wash, tooth brushes, tooth paste, dental floss in small tote bags for veterans at the Audie L Murphy Medical Center Volunteer Services on behalf of the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee (BSAC). BSAC is a committee under...
TDVA after installing Wi-Fi service at the VA Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program, (P.T.R.P) for short, donated a computer on 16 July, 2013. This allows our Veterans at the center the opportunity to socially interact at their leisure and also will be used for Vocational training. ...
On 28 May 2013, TDVA attended a Meet & Greet with Paul Modoono who has cycled across America covering 5,434 miles for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Paul stopped by and visited with the staff and clients of Beyond The Chair (the Event Host)....
Fiesta de los Veteranos was held on April 20, 2013 at Texas Roadhouse (281/Thousand Oaks), off campus this year in an attempt to get more people involved. 100% of the proceeds benefitted the new Fisher House at Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital. ...
On March 28, 2013 the Fisher House Foundation, Inc. opened its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony to the 23rd Fisher House located at 7845 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, Texas 78229. TDVA was honored to attend. Service members Veterans and their families are located worldwide, often traveling great distances for specialized...
On January 30, 2013, TDVA members, disabled citizens, caregivers, and nursing staff attended a motivational talk sponsored by Rolling Inspirations. The presentation was entitled, “Living Life with Spinal Cord Injury” and given by guest speakerBert Burns. Bert was a 1992 Paralympics Gold Medalist and Founder of UroMed, Inc.. Bert spoke...
Donald Burton, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, was elected President of TDVA at the 2nd Annual Board of Director’s meeting held March 2010.
He served his country with distinction in the US Army in various combat specialties with multiple units to include the 2nd, 7th and 82nd ID and 7th Special Forces before retiring in 1994.
Don has served as a volunteer for over 25 years in varying capacities to include the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and the Special Forces Association (SFA).
He holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Harrington University and is a Texas Notary Signing Agent and Parliamentarian.
Additionally, Don has been a driving force behind the success of the TDVA today. He is one of the main reasons for the multiple computer setup and configuration software setup/contributions that are in place today at Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) unit at Audie Murphy Veterans Affairs Hospital for those patients in recovery and/or therapy. The patients now have access to the Internet, email communication and “Dragon-speak” software among other things.
Steven Lynn, a native of Tampa, Florida, served as the Secretary of TDVA and was appointed to that position in July 2009. He is now serving as Member-At-Large.
Steve served his country with distinction in the US Air Force having served both in the enlisted corps and later receiving his commission through Officer Training School. He served in South Korea, Italy, Turkey and Germany and various stateside bases from flight to HQs level before retiring in 2007 after nearly 22 years of honorable service.
He is man of deep faith and devoted father of one daughter–Naiya. He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion—New Braunfels, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Community Bible Church—New Braunfels (CBC-NB).
Steve holds an undergraduate degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Professional Aeronautics and two Master’s degrees from Webster University in Management and Human Resource Development. He also returned to school to begin his doctorate degree in counseling.
Dan is a native of West Texas and served with the U.S. Army. He has served for over 25 years as a member, newsletter editor, advocacy director, legislative director and held multiple board of director positions in various veteran and civilian organizations. Dan is a founding member of TDVA and strongly advocates for improving the benefits entitled to all fellow veterans! Dan is a proud father of son Chris who is an Accountant.
