On 18 May, TDVA participated in the 2013 Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn Service Welcome Home at Morgan’s Wonderland Event Center and Gymnasium. The event was coordinated by the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), hosted by Morgan’s Wonderland, and sponsored by Everest. The event was open...
The TDVA and the Spinal Cord Injury Unit, Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Clinics created a small computer lab for in-patients and out-patients to have ready access to a PC for hands or hands free training using voice-recognition software. TDVA has understood the need for a social connection and the importance...
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...
On the 12th of December 2012 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 give and have given so much. May God bless all of...
The Annual Bake Sale at Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital was held on 16 November 2012 in the New Poly Trauma Center’s Lobby. TDVA has played a big part over the years but this one was special in the fact that the Ladies from Alpha Kappa chapter of Beta Sigma Phi...
On the 20th day of October 2012 TDVA members and Class of 1982 'JCG classmates Daniel Castillo and Patrick O'Rourke had the privilege and honor to present an antique NMMI Lea Hall Sterling Silver Spoon, with a commemorative inscription, dedicated to classmate Steve Sellen who was an outstanding cadet, officer,...
On August 21, 2012, several TDVA members participated in the 20thAnniversary of ALL CAN SKI. This amazing event provided a water skiing experience to 120 athletes and is the largest water skiing event for athletes with physical disabilities in the United States. The event lasted three days (Aug. 21-23) and participants...
TDVA presented Private First Class Terence Jones, US Army, a workout shirt during his rehabilitation at the VA hospital's New Polly Trauma Unit. Pfc. Jones was wounded on February 2, 2012 by an improvised explosive device while serving in Afghanistan (North of Kandahar). Pfc. Jones served with the 25th Infantry...
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.
