Louisiana Association for the Blind

Louisiana Association for the Blind A shining light in NWLA for people with visual impairment - providing training, services & employment Excellence in all that we do is our goal.

Established in 1927, Louisiana Association for the Blind (LAB) is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing stable employment, vocational training and rehabilitative services to individuals who are blind and visually impaired in Louisiana. LAB's core values of respect for individual abilities, honesty, and integrity create an environment that encourages personal growth and independence. At LAB our focus is on a person's capabilities not disabilities. Quality is the end result: in products, in training, and in employment opportunities. LAB employs people who are blind in manufacturing, administrative, training and a variety of job positions that match an individual's goals and potential. The Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (JWOD) allows LAB and other agencies employing the blind to secure contracts to provide products and services to the Federal government. The JWOD program helps to ensure steady, long-term employment for people who are blind. LAB is a member of the National Association for Employment of People Who are Blind (NAEPB) and affiliated with National Industries for the Blind (NIB). Additionally, LAB is licensed by the Department of Social Services and recognized by Louisiana Rehabilitation Services as a rehabilitative facility. For more information about LAB, please call 1-877-913-6471.

👻 Just 4 days until Eye Ball 2025!Bring your A-game (and your best costume!) for a chance to win $1,000 in one of our 4 ...
10/21/2025

👻 Just 4 days until Eye Ball 2025!

Bring your A-game (and your best costume!) for a chance to win $1,000 in one of our 4 categories:
✨ Best Male
✨ Best Female
✨ Best Couple
✨ Best Krewe

That’s right — $4,000 in prizes up for grabs!
Show up. Show out. Scare up some cash. 💀💸

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The countdown is on — only 5 days until Eye Ball!We’re cooking up a fang-tastic feast featuring sliders, charcuterie, me...
10/20/2025

The countdown is on — only 5 days until Eye Ball!

We’re cooking up a fang-tastic feast featuring sliders, charcuterie, mezze dips, and devilishly delicious desserts. 🍴😈

You don’t want to miss this spooktacular spread!

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://EyeBall2025.eventbrite.com

Good Morning from L.A.B.!Our President and CEO, Brian Patchett, is up bright and early at our Low Vision Center with KTB...
10/20/2025

Good Morning from L.A.B.!

Our President and CEO, Brian Patchett, is up bright and early at our Low Vision Center with KTBS 3 News talking about all things L.A.B.

Catch us live at 5:05 AM, 5:35 AM, 6:05 AM and 6:35 AM.

⏰ The countdown is ON — Eye Ball 2025 is less than ONE WEEK AWAY! 👁️✨Don’t miss the Ark-La-Tex’s premier Halloween event...
10/19/2025

⏰ The countdown is ON — Eye Ball 2025 is less than ONE WEEK AWAY! 👁️✨
Don’t miss the Ark-La-Tex’s premier Halloween event filled with:
💀 Dueling DJs
🎭 $1,000 Costume Contest
🎨 Caricature Artist
🔮 Fortune Tellers
🤖 Roaming Selfie Robot
…and so much more!

Tickets are vanishing fast — grab yours before it’s too late! 🎟️
👉 https://EyeBall2025.eventbrite.com

👀 Keep your eyes peeled at Eye Ball 2025… our roaming selfie robot is on the move! 📸✨It’s rolling through the room all n...
10/18/2025

👀 Keep your eyes peeled at Eye Ball 2025… our roaming selfie robot is on the move! 📸✨

It’s rolling through the room all night, ready to capture your spookiest smiles and fang-tastic fits. 😈

Strike a pose when it finds you — no tricks, just killer pics! 🎃

🎶 Got a song that has to be played at Eye Ball 2025?Now’s your chance to make the playlist! 👻 Drop your requests below a...
10/17/2025

🎶 Got a song that has to be played at Eye Ball 2025?

Now’s your chance to make the playlist! 👻 Drop your requests below and our Dueling DJs — GoDj Yoshi and DJ Static Shock — might just spin your favorite tune on the dance floor! 💃🕺

Let’s make this Halloween bash one to remember! 🎃

Can’t make it to Eye Ball 2025 but still want to make a difference? 👁️✨Your support helps us provide assistive technolog...
10/17/2025

Can’t make it to Eye Ball 2025 but still want to make a difference? 👁️✨

Your support helps us provide assistive technology, job training, early intervention for children, and independent living skills for individuals who are blind or visually impaired across Louisiana.

💜 Scan the QR code or visit https://lablind.networkforgood.com/projects/261477-2025-eye-ball-donations to give today — every gift helps us change lives and build brighter futures!

Thank you K945 for the love! Click the link to see how you can win tickets to L.A.B.'s Eye Ball 2025 Presented by Live! ...
10/17/2025

Thank you K945 for the love! Click the link to see how you can win tickets to L.A.B.'s Eye Ball 2025 Presented by Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana

DJs, a costume contest, and delicious bites for a great cause. Get details and win tickets here.

10/16/2025

🎥 We sat down with Susanna Van Norman from Shreveport Eye Specialists, one of our amazing Eye Ball sponsors, to talk about why they support this spooktacular event and the mission of the Louisiana Association for the Blind.

👁️💜 Their partnership helps make a lasting impact for individuals who are blind or visually impaired right here in our community!

🎟️ Haven’t grabbed your tickets yet? There’s still time — visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1417622449909?aff=oddtdtcreator today!

👁✨ The countdown is ON — only 10 days until Eye Ball 2025!Get ready for a night of frightful fun, dazzling costumes, and...
10/15/2025

👁✨ The countdown is ON — only 10 days until Eye Ball 2025!
Get ready for a night of frightful fun, dazzling costumes, and killer entertainment 👻🕺💃
🎟️ Tickets are flying fast — snag yours before they vanish!
https://tinyurl.com/LABEyeBall25

👩‍🦯 Today is White Cane Day!Every October 15th, we celebrate the independence, safety, and confidence that the white can...
10/15/2025

👩‍🦯 Today is White Cane Day!
Every October 15th, we celebrate the independence, safety, and confidence that the white cane provides for people who are blind or visually impaired.

At the Louisiana Association for the Blind, we honor the strength, skill, and determination of those who navigate the world with courage — one confident step at a time. ❤️

Let’s keep spreading awareness, inclusion, and respect every day!

Address

1826 Claiborne Avenue
Shreveport, LA
71103

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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+13186356471

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For 90 years, Louisiana Association for the Blind (LAB) has been improving the quality of life for people who are blind by providing training, services, and employment. LAB's core values of respect for individual abilities, honesty, and integrity create an environment that encourages personal growth and independence. At LAB our focus is on a person's capabilities not disabilities. Excellence in all that we do is our goal. Quality is the end result: in products, in training, and in employment opportunities. LAB employs people who are blind in manufacturing, administrative, training and a variety of job positions that match an individual's goals and potential. The Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (JWOD) allows LAB and other agencies employing the blind to secure contracts to provide products and services to the Federal government. The JWOD program helps to ensure steady, long-term employment for people who are blind. LAB is a member of the National Association for Employment of People Who are Blind (NAEPB) and affiliated with National Industries for the Blind (NIB). Additionally, LAB is licensed by the Department of Social Services and recognized by Louisiana Rehabilitation Services as a rehabilitative facility. Louisiana Association for the Blind (LAB) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LAB does not discriminate on the basis of age, s*x, race, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. LAB is a drug free work place. For more information about LAB, please visit www.lablind.com or call 1(877) 913-6471 or (318) 635-6471