Veteran Resources
Veterans Services and Information
Whatever support you’re looking for, there’s probably a Veteran service or organization that can help, either through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or external groups. Tracking down the right one can be tedious, so here you can find a variety of resources and contact information to save you time and connect you with assistance.
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Veterans Canteen Service (VCS)
Canteens across the country include cafés and retail shops for Veterans to gather and relax. Check out the Veterans Canteen Service »Stand Down Events
Stand Downs through the VA offer homeless or at-risk Veterans food and clothing as well as essential services to help get them back on their feet.
Veteran Benefits
A number of government and non-profit organizations offer benefits for Veterans and their families, from education and employment assistance to emergency support.
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Multiple government agencies contribute to the Transition Assistance Program, offering education, training, and employment resources.
VA Caregiver Support
The VA offers education and training, resources, support, and referrals for family members who care for Veterans both online and at VA facilities.
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP)
CAP helps Department of Defense employees and active duty service members with disabilities get accommodations for accessible technology.
DAV Transportation to Hospital
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) coordinates transportation nationwide to VA medical facilities if you’re sick or injured and need a ride for treatment.
My HealtheVet Online Portal
This online portal through the VA allows you to manage your health care, including appointments, prescriptions, and communication with providers.
VSO State Contacts
Veteran Service Officers can provide free help with submitting benefits claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs to avoid mistakes and delays. You can use a Veteran Service Officer through your state Veterans Affairs office or through a number of Veteran organizations.
Veteran Organizations
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
DAV offers a robust lineup of support and services for Veterans to help with benefits, employment assistance, emergency relief, and day-to-day services.
State Veterans Affairs offices
There’s a Department of Veterans Affairs office in every state that offers Veteran programs and resources.
Continuing Education Opportunities
Hearing Loss & Aging:
A Public Health Perspective
Hearing loss and cognition: this course takes a closer look at the role of hearing loss as a potentially modifiable risk factor in late-life for cognitive decline and dementia. It will also review research to explore the importance of treating hearing loss in older adults.
Or ask your account manager to schedule a session.
Satisfy your continuing education requirements.
Learn about all the Sorenson services you can recommend for Veterans with hearing loss.
Stay on top of new developments and resources in hearing health.
Take home talking points to help Veterans understand their options.
Improved Speech Understanding
Using Closed Captioning on the Television and Telephone
This course discusses how Television Closed Captioning and Captioned Telephone Service have been shown to help those with hearing loss have a better understanding of speech on the television and telephone.
Or ask your account manager to schedule a session.
Satisfy your continuing education requirements.
Learn about all the Sorenson services you can recommend for Veterans with hearing loss.
Stay on top of new developments and resources in hearing health.
Take home talking points to help Veterans understand their options.
An Updated Introduction to CaptionCall by Sorenson
People with hearing loss are at a disadvantage compared to people with full hearing when communicating on the phone, but technology can address that. This course discusses eligibility requirements for patients to receive captioning service from CaptionCall by Sorenson.
Or ask your account manager to schedule a session.
Satisfy your continuing education requirements.
Learn about all the Sorenson services you can recommend for Veterans with hearing loss.
Stay on top of new developments and resources in hearing health.
Take home talking points to help Veterans understand their options.
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