On Monday, Speaker Johnson appointed Brian Patchett to the National Council on Disability, an independent federal agency within the executive branch focused on advancing policies supporting Americans with disabilities.
“I am honored to appoint Louisiana’s own Brian Patchett to serve on the National Council on Disability. Brian’s leadership at the Louisiana Association for the Blind has helped countless individuals with visual impairments across our state live more independent, fruitful lives,” Speaker Johnson said. “His experience and dedication to serving individuals with disabilities will be a blessing to our country, and I’m grateful he has accepted this appointment.”
“I am honored and grateful to Speaker Johnson for appointing me to the National Council on Disability. My focus as President and CEO of Louisiana Association for the Blind and my career has been to remove barriers for those with disabilities. As an adult with a visual impairment, I understand the challenges people with disabilities face while searching for a job and living an independent life. I have worked to help people overcome these obstacles. I am very hopeful my appointment to the National Council on Disability will allow me to continue my mission and improve access for those with disabilities in all aspects of our community,” Brian Patchett said.