PHL Veterans

06/24/2026

Are you or someone you know a blind or low-vision Veteran interested in technology that can assist with reading documents, identifying objects, and enhancing independence? The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is collaborating with Meta to offer Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to 130,000 Veterans.

To learn more and apply, visit: https://bva.org/glasses/

Additionally, non-profits can apply to help distribute these glasses within their communities.

***This post is not an endorsement of Meta or Ray-Ban or any other companies or organizations***

Free Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses For Every Blind Veteran in America BVA Member Richard Lane sporting Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses. Meta has announced that it is donating Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to 130,000 blinded veterans across the country.This donation will be paired with training created by BVA to ensure....

05/04/2026

We are thrilled to have our first-ever Philly Tech Week: Veterans and Cybersecurity panel today, Monday, May 4th!

📅 Agenda
05:30 PM – 06:00 PM: Doors Open | Registration & Dinner

We are proud to offer a light meal catered by Veteran-owned Farina Pasta Bar. A vegan pasta option and house salad will be available.

06:00 PM Sharp: Program Begins

Welcome: Director Gregory Wright, Philadelphia Office of Veterans Affairs

Special Virtual Remarks: Brigadier General (PA) Maureen Weigl, Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs

06:10 PM – 06:50 PM: Panel Discussion

06:50 PM – 07:00 PM: Audience Q&A

📍 Finding Us
Address: 3675 Market Street

Once you arrive at the building, please use the main entrance. Once inside, proceed to the elevators located in the lobby to reach the 3rd floor.

🚗 Travel & Parking
By SEPTA:

Subway: The Market-Frankford Line (MFL) is two blocks away at 34th and Market.

Trolley: Route 10 (now T1) stops directly on the block.

Bus: Several lines serve the area, including the 30, 40, and both LUCY lines.

Parking:
Street: Metered parking is available throughout the campus.

Garage A: 3711 Market Street (Entrance on Filbert St). Credit Card Only.

Garage B: 25 N 38th St (Entrance on Warren St). Cash & Credit.

Note: We are not affiliated with these garages and cannot provide validation.

👔 Dress Code
The dress code for this event is Business Casual.

We recommend arriving by 5:30 PM to grab a bite and settle in, as the panel will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!