Testimonials
Stories of Hope
Life-changing services, programs and training stories of community members with visual impairments.
Reaching Goals I didn’t think were Possible
“L.A.B. has definitely helped me reach goals I don't even think I would've considered being possible.” Beth never had an adjustment period to vision loss because it’s always been a part of her life due to genetics passed down through her dad’s family. Currently, she...
Never give up. Never settle.
“Never give up. Never settle. Don't stress out. Just try to find a way to handle it and deal with it.” - Gary Gary’s journey to L.A.B. began when he noticed a black spot on his TV screen that glass cleaner wouldn’t remove. That black spot turned out to be the...
L.A.B. is Life Changing
Jasmine was just 24 years old when she lost her vision. For three years, her world shriveled to the distance between her couch and her bed as she desperately tried to figure out how she would care for her two young children. “It was depressing. I felt lonely and lost....
Five Tips for Safe Shopping
It’s that time of year again, and if you’re like me, you’ve got some last minute gifts to grab. Everyone needs to be a bit more careful, this time of year, but for those of us that are blind or low vision, there’s an added level of concern. Thankfully, there are a few...
Lost and Found
I have a friend who has a daughter who just turned seven. It’s been surreal to me to think about how much she has grown and changed, and just how big a part of my life she has become, since she was born. I often refer to her as “my niece”, as that’s quicker than...
Dots
While a friend was helping me do some spring cleaning, we found a box of things from when I did my Orientation and Adjustment to Blindness training, including some of my Braille books. In an attempt to figure out what the books were, I read the first few pages, and...
Getting Around
A while back, I decided I needed to work on some O&M skills, specifically going up and down stairs. I’ve always hated stairs, ever since I was little; I’ve had a fear of them I could never really explain. I’ve never fallen down them, and I don’t think it’s...
Art in the Dark 2020
Art in the Dark 2020 was a huge success! Below are photos from this fun night!
Art Imitating Life
By Beth Sanderson I’ve grown up around blindness. I’ve had Glaucoma most of my life, and slowly diminishing vision because of that. In addition, my father is completely blind, and has been my entire life. It was normal for me. Want to show dad something? Put it in his...
Extrasensory Shopping
I never realized how many of my senses I use when shopping, until I went shopping for some gifts for my father recently. A friend and I went to the mall, and were strolling along, chatting, and suddenly, I turned to her and said “Hey, let’s go in Bath & Body...
Professionals Taking Responsibility To Make All Homes Accessible, Comfortable And Safe For Everyone!
Louisiana Association for the Blind team member receives CLIPP™ Certification (SHREVEPORT, LA) – The Living In Place Institute™ is pleased to announce the successful completion of another Certified Living In Place Professional™ (CLIPP™) class. This class, approved...
Louisiana Association for the Blind Senior Job Coach Earns Top Certification
(SHREVEPORT, LA) – Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.) is pleased to announce that Melissa Garcia, Senior Job Coach has received the Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP™) certification. Garcia has worked in the Supported Employment field for nine...