People with disabilities and older people in Louisiana were forced to leave wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, canes, communication devices, adapted computers, CCTVs, hearing aids and other types of medical equipment and assistive technology when they evacuated from the path of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. Others find themselves in need of such devices due to illness and injury resulting from the storm.

The Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN), in partnership with New Horizons Independent Living Center, Southwest Louisiana Independence Center, Come and Help, and other organizations in the state, are operating an Equipment Distribution Program to receive donated equipment and distribute it to the individuals who need the devices.

If you are in need of equipment, call 800.270.6185 or in Baton Rouge 925.9500, or email cpourciau@latan.org. LATAN is currently accepting requests from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita evacuees for equipment needs. We cannot provide specialized equipment but will try to provide suitable temporary equipment to be used until the appropriate equipment can be obtained.

Equipment Donations
To donate equipment, please contact Clara Pourciau at cpourciau@latan.org or 225.925.9500 or Mitch Iddins at middins@nhilc.org or 318.671.8131, ext 113.

Thank you to our sister states for their generous equipment donations. Please click here to see slide shows and names of equipment donors.

Make a donation to LATAN online with PayPal
You DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A PAYPAL ACCOUNT TO USE PAYPAL.

Make a donation to LATAN with your credit card over the phone
Call LATAN at 225.925.9500,

Mail your donation to LATAN
Hurricane Katrina & Rita Fund, P. O. Box 14115, Baton Rouge, LA 70898.

All donations are tax deductable. You will be mailed a tax receipt when you make a donation.

Volunteer Opportunities
To volunteer your time for this equipment distribution program, check out our Volunteer Opportunities page and then please contact Cyndi Mabry in Baton Rouge at cmabry@latan.org or 225.925.9500 or Mitch Iddins in Shreveport at middins@nhilc.org or 318.671.8131, ext 113.

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