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November 2009 Great Possibilities
LATAN Monthly E-Newsletter
Greetings!
LATAN assists individuals of all ages with all disabilities to achieve a higher quality of life and greater independence through increased access to Assistive Technology as part of their daily lives. LATAN is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit statewide entity funded in part by Federal AT Act Grant, State Appropriations, public and private foundation grants, and via generous donations.

In its effort to reach as many individuals across Louisiana as possible, LATAN has implemented this monthly electronic communication newsletter service to keep consumers, caregivers, educators, therapists, supporters and all Louisiana citizens informed of LATAN's programs, activities and services for individuals with disabilities.

LATAN's AT Device of the Month - KA300 System
  Available for Demonstration & Loan KA 3000 Photo
Designed for emergencies, the KA300 System from Compu TTY, Inc. is designed to alert the user to a variety of situations including carbon monoxide, smoke and national weather alerts. A loudspeaker, lights and vibration provide redundant alarms for those who may need an alternative way to let them know when hazards are present.

The KA300 alert system, weather alert radio, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and strobe receiver are sold separately. The device is available for demonstration or device loan from LATAN. To purchase, the $249 device, please visit the www.maxiaids.com site.

Baton Rouge-Josh Miller 225-925-5000 [email protected]

Shreveport - Phillip Harris 318-841-1548 [email protected]

LATAN's Champions Through Assistive Technology and Universal Design
 
LATAN is pleased to announce that the following individuals, business and agencies have been selected to receive the 2009 Annual Award Champions in recognition for their tireless efforts to assist LATAN in providing access to assistive technology for individuals with disabilities:

Agency Award Champion:
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
John Schweitzer, Ph.D.

Business Award Champion:
Treasured Video Productions
Edward J. Darbone, Owner

Citizen Award Champion:
Brian Moore
Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist

Consumer Advocate Champion:
Mike Futrell
LSU Retired Professor

Legislator of the Year:
The Honorable Scott M. Simon
Louisiana House of Representatives

Vendor Champion:
Freedom Scientific, Inc.
Michael A. Self

Volunteer of the Year Champion:
Margit Rodrigue

The honorees will be presented at LATAN's Annual Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Juban's Restaurant
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

LATAN to Host Annual Awards Event
  RSVP Required - Limited Seating!! LATAN Invitation
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Juban's Restaurant
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Baton Rouge, LA


Silent Auction to be held during event.

RSVP Requested:
Contact: Maria Yiannopoulos
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (800) 270.6185 (Voice/TT)
LATAN's Emergency Preparedness DVD! Coming Soon!
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LATAN will soon make available a fully accessible video on the topic of Emergency Preparedness for Seniors, people with disabilities, their family members and caregivers. Accessibility features include American Sign Language, Open Captioning, and Audio Description. Also available on an accompanying CD is a list of preparedness and recovery resources.

�2009 LATAN DVD. Portions TM & �2007 by EAD & Associates, LLC. Further reproduction prohibited without prior written permission.

For More Information, contact:
Jamie Karam, Program Director
Tel: (800) 270.6185 (Voice/TT)
Email: [email protected]

LATAN's AT Financial Loan Program
  Need to Re-Finance? We offer 4.25% interest rate.
LATAN's Financial Loan Program continues to offer low rates to assist you with purchasing any and all types of assistive technology for your particular needs. Loan amounts range from $500 - $50,000. Contact Henry Bateman at 1-888-811-6672 (Voice/TT) for more information.
Dashing Through December 2009 -Coming Soon!
  December 1 - December 31, 2009 Donation Photo
In the spirit of the giving season, LATAN will host "Dashing Through December," its annual on-line donation campaign.

Please look for our upcoming email. We hope that you will consider supporting the only organization in Louisiana that assists individuals with disabilities access the right Assistive Technology for their needs.

LATAN Bingo!
  Come and Pass a Good Time Bingo Winning Card
Consider playing Bingo when you have some time to relax or need a venue for entertaining your friends and family. Drinks are 25 cents and food is free. Fun for everyone and it is all for a most worthy and noble cause - LATAN.

Email: Clarice Eichelberger at [email protected] for our game time schedule and for the cost of the cards. You may also reach her at (225) 925.9500

LATAN On Facebook - Become a Fan!
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LATAN recently created its own Facebook page as a means to keep our consumers, friends and supporters aware of Assistive Technology activities, programs and services as well as for you to share your information and events that assist all individuals who live with disabilities.

We invite you to sign up (it's free) and let the communications begin today!

 

Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network

phone: (800) 270.6185
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