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Louisiana Public Broadcasting- Copy Paper Segment
Check out the following Louisiana Public Broadcasting video of our Copy Paper Division. Watch some of our employees talk about what it is like to work for Louisiana Association for the Blind and how it makes them feel like they fit in the community. There is a surprise appearance of our VP of Development, Alison Young.
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Yokem Connection and KSLA News - Copy Paper Segment
In this insightful KSLA News 12 segment, our CEO, Brian Patchett, discusses how Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.) creates meaningful employment opportunities for visually impaired individuals within our manufacturing divisions. Discover how we support over 2,500 visually impaired individuals annually through our initiatives.
Watch NowGood to Know Shreveport- featuring Brian Patchett
Join Paul Reiser and co-host Jeff Beimfohr in this engaging Good to Know Shreveport segment featuring Brian Patchett, CEO of Louisiana Association for the Blind. Learn about L.A.B.’s transformative work and hear inspiring stories that highlight our impact on the community.
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YouTube - L.A.B. Copy Paper 2024
Explore how Louisiana Association for the Blind has become the largest converter of copy paper in Louisiana. This video reveals that 80% of our manufacturing workforce is blind or visually impaired, showcasing our commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities.
Watch NowKSLA News 12 - Test Your Senses at 2nd Annual Braille & Brew
Watch this KSLA News 12 segment where CEO Brian Patchett and VP of Development Alison Young discuss the 2nd Annual Braille & Brew event. Held at Seventh Tap in Shreveport, this immersive event invites guests to experience beer and complex food textures while blindfolded, highlighting the daily challenges faced by visually impaired individuals.
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YouTube - Can Someone Who is Visually Impaired Hunt or Shoot a Gun?
Watch CEO Brian Patchett demonstrate how visually impaired individuals can hunt and shoot with the help of specialized devices. This fun and informative video features Brian practicing at Red River Range, showing that adaptive technology can enable a wide range of activities.
Watch NowKSLA News 12 - Braille & Brew
Watch this segment on KSLA News 12 where CEO Brian Patchett and VP of Development Alison Young discuss the inaugural Braille & Brew event. This event featured an immersive experience with blindfolded participants enjoying craft beers and complex foods, all to support the Louisiana Association for the Blind.
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KSLA News 12 - Louisiana Association for the Blind Worried About SporTran Cuts
In this KSLA News 12 report, CEO Brian Patchett addresses concerns about the potential impact of SporTran service cuts on our employees. This segment highlights the challenges and implications of reduced transportation services for our visually impaired community.
Watch NowKTAL Assistive Technology
Check out this article done by Loving Living Local, where Susan Kirton talks to President and CEO of Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.), Brian Patchett and Assistive Technology Instructor, Kirk Metzger about the assistive technology at L.A.B. and how L.A.B. helps visually impaired individuals become more independent.
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