03/17/2020
Affiliated Blind of Louisiana Action and Considerations Due to Covid-19/Coronavirus
Affiliated Blind of Louisiana is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and safety of all students, staff and visitors. We are continuing to monitor recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), as well state and local health officials on an on-going basis for recommendations and to ensure we are following the latest requirements to curb the prevention and spread of the Covid-19/Coronavirus.
Action
Effective tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18th, services at the Training Center related to residential and day clients will be suspended until April 12, 2020. Effective today, March 17, 2020, all community based, face-to face grant services will be suspended as well, with the exception of interpreting and SSP (Support Service Provider) services. Also, as part of the mitigation strategy, our campus is closed to tours, visitors and guests, although staff will be working during this time. All on site events, conferences and gatherings have been cancelled or postponed and staff travel for work has been discontinued as well. The April date to resume is fluid and may change based on any new information.
Considerations
While staff are working, we will continue to be available by phone, text, video phone and email and will be providing as many services as possible through these means and/or alternative formats. We understand the importance of our services to the individuals we serve and will do our best to maintain the provision of as many services as possible given these unique circumstances.
We will continue to provide updates about any changes through our website, email and on social media.
Please stay safe and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Susan Reed, Program Director or me.
Sincerely,
Lynn Blanchard,
Executive Director
