Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired

White Cane Day Article on WBRZ.com features LSVI Activities
Rocking Independence: Life Without Limits

Students at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired recently took center stage during White Cane Day, leading interactive activities that showed how they navigate school, work, and daily life. Through demonstrations of Braille, assistive technology, and white cane travel, students helped visitors gain a greater understanding of independence, accessibility, and opportunity, according to the article by WBRZ.

Read the full story on WBRZ's website at the following link:
https://d3nqdp0e3r32g8.cloudfront.net/videos/louisiana-school-for-the-visually-impaired-event-shows-how-students-navigate-daily-life?utm_source=chatgpt.com

5 days ago, Louisiana Special School District

Screenshot of WBRX news page shows three participants stand in a school hallway during a White Cane Day activity at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired. One student holds a white cane while demonstrating independent travel and mobility skills.

REMINDER: White Cane Safety Day is this Friday. We hope to see everyone there. Everyone is welcome!
This year's theme is "ROCKING INDEPENDENCE: LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS".

Event Details:
Date: October 16th, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Louisiana School or the Visually Impaired - 2888 Brightside Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70820

SHORT RUN OF SHOW:
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Opening program at SSD auditorium
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Passport to Independence interactive stations/booths set up around SSD campus to explore
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Food and Fellowship- join us for lunch in the LSD (PEC) gym (jambalaya, chicken, rolls, salad)

Image Description: White Cane Day logo: Life Without Limits- White Cane Safety Day 2026: Rockin’ Independence. Clip art shows students walking across a cross walk of an intersection properly using their white canes.

11 days ago, Louisiana Special School District

The September edition of the SSD Newsletter has been published. This month's edition highlights a strong start to the 2026-2027 school year across the district centered around our theme: "Students First".

Some of the progress shared this month include the Louisiana School for the Deaf's "Dare to SOAR, Don't Settle!" initiative focused on academic growth, literacy, and student belonging. At CLSSC, students stayed active over the summer with hands-on learning opportunities. We also get updates from Shared Services, Teaching and Learning, and Operations showing the ongoing work that is going on across the district.

You can read the full newsletter at this link.

about 1 month ago, Louisiana Special School District

Amy Jarrett sits with a group of students on gymnasium bleachers wearing matching green school shirts featuring an eagle design. The adult in the front row holds a basket filled with wrapped green items, while one student nearby holds up a hand gesture. Additional individuals are seated on the bleachers in the background.

Four LSD students stand on a covered school walkway outside a campus building. The students are facing the camera with one hand raised, while grassy areas, concrete sidewalks, and school buildings are visible in the background.

REMINDER: SSD Board of Directors Meeting

Date: 09/08/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location:
2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
SSD Board Room 196-Student Activity Center

If you are unable to attend in person, the meeting will be Livestreamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhGrKMq9ZGY

You can find the agenda for the meeting at the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/5e827172-da31-4e3f-87c7-de63ae1cbb2b/Meeting-Agenda-9.8.2026-TAGGED.pdf?disposition=inline

about 2 months ago, Louisiana Special School District

Student's First.

This week the District welcomed back teachers at our Back to School Celebration and breakfast event. We were joined by SSD Board of Directors President, Sandy Holloway and Bernell Cook, Louisiana State Director of Education, who each gave inspiring words of encouragement to teachers and staff.

The message of the morning was clear from the matching T-shirts worn by attendees to the thoughtful remarks shared by our guest speakers. Every part of the event reflected our commitment to putting students at the center of everything we do at SSD.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Sandy Holloway, SSD Board President, and Bernell Cook, Louisiana State Director of Education, for sharing their insights and encouragement as we begin a new school year. Together, we are building a future where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

3 months ago, Louisiana Special School District

A view of the presnetation room for the Back to School event with staff wearing matching student first tshirts. Bernel Cook is presenting at the front of the room.

Sandy Hollaway, Bernel Cook, Alisha Butler and Dr. Shirley Lewis, pose for a photo at a back-to-school event. Two individuals wear teal event T-shirts, one wears a green blazer with white pants, and one wears a dark suit with a light-colored tie. The group stands between flag displays, with a colorful balloon garland decorating the background. The photo was taken inside a meeting space with neutral-colored walls and flooring.

A large group of school employees wearing matching teal "Students First" T-shirts gathers in a meeting hall during a back-to-school welcome event. Attendees are seated in rows of folding chairs and conversing before the program begins. A colorful balloon arch decorates the entrance area, and large windows along one wall provide natural light to the room.

Attendees wearing matching teal "Students First" T-shirts sit in rows of chairs facing a stage during a back-to-school welcome event. A speaker presents at a podium while presentation screens display event content at the front of the room. Colorful balloon decorations line the stage area, and a large inflatable welcome display is visible to the left. The event takes place in a spacious meeting hall with high ceilings and bright overhead lighting.

A colorful back-to-school photo backdrop stands against a wall inside an event venue. The display features a rainbow-striped background with a white speech bubble in the center containing the words “BACK TO SCHOOL” in multicolored letters. Bright balloons in purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red frame the display on all sides, creating a festive welcome area for attendees.

A colorful balloon arch in front of a welcome sign

Bernel Cook and Sandy Holllaway pose for a picture in the front row at the SSD back to school event.

Dr. Shnirley Lewis and Sandy Hollaway pose for a photo in front of a colorful back-to-school display featuring a rainbow-striped backdrop, a "WELCOME" banner, and a large balloon arch made of pink, yellow, green, blue, orange, purple, and white balloons. One person wears a teal event T-shirt and identification badge, while the other wears a green blazer and light-colored pants. The pair stands on a green carpet beneath the festive decorations.

Diana Goff, Perpetra Frazier and Kat Carr , wearing matching teal "Students First" T-shirts stand behind a breakfast serving station at a back-to-school event. In front of them are chafing dishes and trays of breakfast food, including bacon. The group poses for a photo inside a meeting room with wood-paneled walls and natural light coming from the right side of the room.

We would like to congratulate Ms. Alisha Butler for her selection as the 2027 Louisiana Teacher of the Year. The Louisiana Department of Education in partnership with Dream Teachers, honors the state’s most outstanding educators each year. This weekend, they announced Ms. Butler as the 2027 honoree.

Ms. Butler teaches dual enrollment English and intermediate Braille at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI) in Baton Rouge, where she designs instruction and has also worked as an instructional coach, school testing coordinator, and technology coordinator. Butler is a certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired and holds the National Certification in Unified English Braille, one of fewer than 500 educators nationwide to earn this designation.

🎉 Congratulations Ms. Butler! 🎉

3 months ago, Louisiana Special School District

Studio-style portrait of Ms. Alisha Butler with long light-colored hair, wearing a gray blazer over a dark shirt and a heart-shaped pendant necklace. She is centered in the image, facing the camera, with a plain light gray background.

The Board of Directors of the Louisiana Special School District has called an Emergency Meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Location: 2888 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room

Information concerning remote participation in the meeting is included in the meeting agenda. To see the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/6eb4b569-8ebc-4572-ba81-eee47dd5adf3/SSD-Meeting-Agenda-6.2.26-%28FINAL-6.1.26%29.pdf?disposition=inline

5 months ago, Louisiana Special School District

PUBLIC NOTICE:
Upcoming Board of Directors Meeting - Agenda Posted

The SSD Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Location: 2888 Brightside Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room

For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be streamed on SSD's YouTube Channel at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/UPICDAoCGLI

To view the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/Lss/c34a6553-aa32-4cb2-bb5b-3bb5136541d2/SSD-Meeting-Agenda-1.13.26.pdf?disposition=inline

9 months ago, Louisiana Special School District

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for 11/12/2025 has been cancelled.

12 months ago, Louisiana Special School District

Board of Directors meeting 11.12.2025 has been cancelled

PUBLIC NOTICE:
Upcoming Board of Directors Meeting - Agenda posted

The SSD Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Location: 2888 Brightside Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room

To see the agenda on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/6105112/690_SSD_Meeting_Agenda_11.12.25_Draft.pdf

about 1 year ago, Louisiana Special School District

Board of Directors Meeting November 12th 2025

Please find the Louisiana School for the Deaf and Visually Impaired Athletics Schedule.
Week of October 6-10

about 1 year ago, Louisiana Special School District

Louisiana School for the Deaf and Visually Impareid Athletics scheule October 6 ththrough 10th. October 6 5 pm Volleyball at Acsension October 8th 5 pm volleyball vs whitecastle october 8th goalball hot shot alum game October 10 and 11 Voleyball Mason Dixon at AIDB

Trunk or Treat at LSDVI

Our Trunk or Treat Event is here to add a dash of magic and a whole lot of treats to the LSDVI students.

Email Angela.Grevious@swe.la.gov to reserve your spot to hand out candy.

Date and Time:
Thursday,, October 30, 2025; 6-7:30pm

about 1 year ago, Louisiana Special School District

Trunk or Treat at LSDVI, Email Angela.Grevious@swe.la.gov to reserve your spot to hand out candy. Thursday, ,October 30; 2025; 6-7:30pm Our Trunk or Treat Event is here to add a dash of magic and a whole lot of treats to the LSDVI students.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Upcoming Meeting Announcement
The SSD Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Location: 2888 Brightside Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Student Center Board Room

To see the Public Notice on our website as a PDF visit the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4654/LSS/5932944/Public_Notice_SSD_Board_Meetings.pdf

about 1 year ago, Louisiana Special School District