DVA News
WDVA Podcast - WDVA Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor Joseph Jimenez
Published: 04/14/2021
WDVA Employee and Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor Joseph Jimenez joins the WDVA Podcast to tell his TBI story.
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts from!
NEWS RELEASE - Washington State COVID Grant Notice of Award to Washington Department of Veterans Affairs
Published: 04/12/2021
April 12, 2021
OLYMPIA – Today, the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) received confirmation that the agency will receive more than $13… read more
Federal surplus property now available to veteran small business owners
Published: 03/30/2021
Federal surplus property now available to veteran small business owners
Owners of small veteran-owned businesses can now access federal surplus property available in the Federal Personal Property Program.
To access the Federal Personal Property Program there are two steps:
1. Register with the U.S. Veterans Administration at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/
2. Then… read more
Federal surplus property now available to veteran small business owners
Published: 03/30/2021
Federal surplus property now available to veteran small business owners
Owners of small veteran-owned businesses can now access federal surplus property available in the Federal Personal Property Program.
To access the Federal Personal Property Program there are two steps:
1. Register with the U.S. Veterans Administration at https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/
2. Then… read more
Update to Spokane County & Eastern Washington Regional Veterans Services Office Appointments
Published: 03/29/2021
Update to Spokane County & Eastern Washington Regional Veterans Services Office Appointments
As of March 29, 2021: The Spokane County & Eastern Washington Regional Veterans Services Office… read more
PROCLAMATION: Medal of Honor Day
Published: 03/25/2021
WHEREAS, throughout our country's history, courageous men and women of the
Evergreen State have answered the call to protect and defend justice, liberty, and the freedom we
hold so precious; and
WHEREAS, rising above the call of duty at the risk of grave injury and loss of life, a
celebrated few of these fearless service members distinguished themselves as… read more
Flag Lowering - 3/23/21 (Shooting in Boulder, Colorado)
Published: 03/23/2021
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims who tragically lost their lives on March 22, 2021, in Boulder, Colorado.… read more
#FlagLowering-03/18/2021 (Atlanta Spa Shootings)
Published: 03/18/2021
#FlagLowering-03/18/2021 (Atlanta Spa Shootings)
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in remembrance of the victims who lost their lives in the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 16, 2021, in the Atlanta Metropolitan… read more
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Published: 03/10/2021
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. The month-long campaign aims to educate people about the effects that living with a brain injury can have on the injured and their families. This time lends itself to outreach within the brain injury community to de-stigmatize the injury, empower those who have survived, and promote the many types of available support. The… read more
WDVA Podcast - Mental Health Counselor Tanisha Medina
Published: 03/08/2021
This week's episode we are joined by Mental Health Counselor Tanisha Medina!
Tanisha can be found at https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/365940
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to partner with The Region X… read more