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LATAN Stands By to Assist!
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is promoting September as National Preparedness Month (NPM) 2011. LATAN is a NPM 2011 Coalition member again this year and encourages all individuals, businesses, agencies, and organizations to join the coalition. To learn more about NPM 2011, or to find out about planned preparedness events and activities, visit the FEMA Ready Campaign's NPM 2011 website.
For more information on emergency preparedness or evacuating with AT, please visit LATAN's Emergency Preparedness program webpage. You can also contact the program staff at: |
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Become Better Prepared Today!
As part of our commitment to assisting people who have access and functional needs to better prepare for this hurricane season, we are offering our LATAN Emergency Preparedness Video© for $25 USD (or $20 each if five (5) or more are ordered at the same time). This video training tool is fully accessible with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, open captioning, and some audio description.
To order a LATAN Emergency Preparedness Video©, please visit LATAN's Emergency Preparedness program webpage or call: ©2009 LATAN Emergency Preparedness Video including "Preparedness, It's Your Turn" presentation and "EAD Emergency Readiness Wheel", both ©2007 EAD & Associates, LLC. All rights reserved and further reproduction prohibited without prior written permission. |
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LATAN Program Director to Present at National Forum
Jamie Landry Karam, LATAN Program Director, and Jeanne Abadie of the Advocacy Center have been invited by FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination to present on the topic of Volunteer Caregivers and Assistive Technology in Emergency Shelters at FEMA's Getting Real II conference in Arlington, VA, from September 12th-14th.
Ms. Karam and Ms. Abadie will talk about Louisiana's initiatives to recruit, manage, train, and deploy volunteer caregivers in emergency shelters. They will also discuss LATAN's coordinated agreement with the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for pre-staging AT equipment for use by state-run shelter residents who may need it while taking refuge in emergencies. |
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Get a Computer Today!
CenturyLink Corporation and LATAN are teaming up to make PCs more affordable to people with access and functional needs.
LATAN's Computer ReUse program offers an avenue to purchase refurbished computer systems, pre-loaded with Microsoft® Windows 7® software from Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council (CACRC), with the specifications needed by most people with computer access needs. Having a computer can open someone's life to information for school, vocational needs, and social, family, or medical needs.
Please visit LATAN's Computer ReUse webpage to learn more or contact the program staff and ask for information about the availability of a CenturyLink stipend. |
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Marion Beckley
At its August 19th meeting, the LATAN Board of Directors applauded Marion C. Beckley as the Outstanding Board Member of the Quarter. Marion was chosen for this honor in recognition of her dedicated leadership as Chair of the LATAN Social Enterprise Initiative, as well as for her service on the Board's Governance Committee. The Board thanked Marion for her years of excellent work on behalf of LATAN.
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Write A Review!
Do you want to tell the world how LATAN's programs have helped you or a loved one? Or offer us suggestions for improvement? Write a review of LATAN! A partnership between GuideStar and GreatNonprofits means you can write a review of LATAN or any nonprofit that will appear on the organization's GuideStar profile page. Your feedback makes a difference!
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AT Device of the Month
The Wake Assure Alarm clock from Clarity has a loud buzzer, a bed shaker and allows you to plug in your lamp to make sure you get up in the morning. It is designed for those who are hard of hearing or deaf and provides several ways to alert the user that the alarm is set.
The Wake Assure Alarm Clock is available for demonstration at the Baton Rouge and Shreveport offices. Please contact us for details and to schedule an appointment toll free: (800) 270.6185. |
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For Fun and Therapy
Rock and Roll Cycles provide "riding a bike" opportunities for people with a variety of physical or intellectual limitations. Each cycle is designed specifically for the rider and may include adaptations such as custom seating, lap and chest belts, foot and heel straps, foot and leg rests, and pedal modifications. These cycles can be made hand-powered, foot-powered, or hand- and foot-powered.
There is also a way for individuals to EARN their very own bike. For more information, contact Rock and Roll Cycles at (855) 306.3223. |
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The Around Town Show with Scott Rogers
LATAN thanks Scott Rogers and the Around Town TV Show producers for providing us with a spot to introduce assistive technology to Metro Baton Rouge area viewers. Maria Yiannopoulos, Public Information Officer, and Josh Miller Miiller, AT Specialist, represented LATAN.
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Call LATAN Today
LATAN's Financial Loan Program, in partnership with Regions Bank, is making reduced-interest extended-term loans available to qualified borrowers to purchase the vital assistive technology that can improve their independence and productivity. Let us help you solve your assistive technology financing needs!
LATAN now requires a $25 application fee to be submitted with each application. Call: (888) 811.6672 to speak with Henry Bateman, Program Director. |
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LATAN has its own Facebook
page as a means to keep our consumers,
friends and supporters aware of assistive
technology activities, programs and
services.
We invite you to sign up (it's free) and share your information and events that assist all AT users and individuals with disabilities. |
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