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L.A.B. on KTAL – Living Local
Louisiana Association for the Blind's new CEO Brian Patchett and Alison Young visit KTAL Channel 6's Living Local segment and talk about L.A.B.'s Mission, Vision Services, and our online Office Supply website. View their segment here.
Taylor Benjamin Jamison Bio
Taylor B. Jamison is the Principal Regulatory and Political Affairs Analyst at Trinity Operating. He is tasked with leading and developing government relation initiatives in Louisiana and Texas. As a seasoned marketer, Taylor leverages his vast marketing background to...
Louisiana Association for the Blind Appoints Brian Patchett as President & CEO
Shreveport, LA (July 21, 2022) – Brian Patchett, a leading advocate for providing greater access to services, employment and independence for people with disabilities, has been named President & CEO of Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.), an organization...
Summer Mix and Mingle
Growing up, I was fortunate enough to have a support system that encouraged my participation in summer fun despite my blindness. For as long as I can remember, I attended summer camp and training programs, and even a summer college course. These camps were both...
Louisiana Association for the Blind Acquires Hilburn Printing
SHREVEPORT – June 25, 2019 – Today, Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.) announced that it has acquired Hilburn Printing. This acquisition is part of a multi-year strategy to improve employment opportunities within targeted industries for Louisianans with...
Happy Birthday ADA!
This month marks the 28th anniversary of the signing of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). This law protects individuals with disabilities from being discriminated against because of their disability. Under the law, a person cannot be denied access to...
A Vacation Wrapped in Networking
June is the official beginning of summer. For those of us who are blind, it’s also the season of national conventions. There are two large conventions that are of most note during the summer: the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Convention, and the American...
The Good Stuff: Ready and able
From KSLA.com By Doug Warner | October 31, 2019 at 4:50 AM CDT - Updated October 31 at 4:50 AM SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - 74 years ago, Congress designated the first week in October to recognize people with disabilities. Now, throughout the entire month of October — the...
Art in the Dark 2020
Art in the Dark 2020 was a huge success! Below are photos from this fun night!
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...
Louisiana Association for the Blind Recognizes 25th Anniversary of AbilityOne Base Supply Centers
Milestone marks service to the U.S. armed forces and federal government and creation of jobs for people who are blind [Shreveport, LA] – Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B) is recognizing the 25th anniversary of the AbilityOne Base Supply Center® (BSC) program...