Their mission, in which TDVA supports. Is to provide access to adaptive sports and support for individuals with disabilities from beginner level to elite Para-Athletic performance. We train coaches and athletes on the latest adaptive techniques and equipment to achieve performance. We partner with supporting local, regional, and...
Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, the 32nd annual Bataan Memorial Death March is being hosted virtually for the first time in its history. Marchers will be able to participate anytime between April 9 and April 18, 2021. This gives the participants the flexibility to choose a date and route that...
Texas Disabled Veterans Association celebrated Christmas at the PTRP Unit at Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital during December 2020. Our membership provided presents to Patients and Staff by dropping them off for Santa! Covid-19 prevented TDVA from personally giving out gifts. Christmas is the one time a year that we...
I wanted to follow up on issues that we are working with through and during the holiday season. As in the past, we at TDVA are helping as many as possible in trying to understand this pandemic and its changing ways. I want to cover three areas that we are...
Despite the pandemic, TDVA continues its ongoing mission of assisting veterans in time of need. Recently, TDVA provided assistance to the (PTRP) Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program, System of Care at Audie L Murphy Veterans Hospital. We purchased and delivered disposable food utensil items, HEB gift cards, and sanitizing supplies. All...
Several TDVA members participated in the 10th Annual Selma-Schertz Salute to Service Members 5K run on 29 February 2020. The attached photo article was published by the City of Selma on April 2020. Over 500 people participated in this fundraising event which promotes community involvement to aid in the recovery...
PACER: Post-deployment Acceleration Comprehensive Evaluation and Rehabilitation (PACER) Program. MISSION: to optimize the mind, body and spirit of our nation’s active duty and veteran service members, to promote operational readiness and return them to duty, home and the larger, community. TDVA jumped right in on the chance to help at (PTRP)...
On January 16, 2020, the Texas Disabled Veterans Association provided a Military Exhibit promoting patriotism at the Woodland Baptist Church, on behalf of the Lifetimers Committee the displays allowed parishioners and Lifetimer members to view military artifacts, photographs, citations, and decorations/medals. A lecture on the history of the Congressional Medal...
On December 8, 2019, Door in The Wall celebrated its 25th Anniversary and hosted its annual “A Country Christmas at Cowboys Dancehall” in San Antonio, Texas. Door in The Wall, Inc. a 501©(3) nonprofit organization has provided programs for people with disabilities and special needs. TDVA provided Christmas gifts for...
On the 16th of December 2019 Texas Disabled Veterans Association and Volunteers passed out over one hundred presents to Staff and Inpatients at Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital. It is just our way of giving back to those that continue to help in special ways and have given so much....
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.
