The City of Abbeville was honored to receive a Braille American Flag and commemorative plaque from the Louisiana/Mississippi Blinded Veterans Association during a recent City Council meeting.
Representatives Mr. Gary Schoelerman and Ms. Shawntina Gibson attended the meeting to formally request that the Braille American Flag and plaque be displayed in a prominent location inside City Hall where it can be viewed and experienced by the public.
The tactile Braille American Flag is designed so that individuals who are blind or visually impaired can experience the American flag through touch. The plaque includes Braille text of the Pledge of Allegiance, making it both a patriotic and educational piece. Representatives recommended the flag be placed where it can be both admired and touched, positioned low enough for children and individuals who use wheelchairs to reach, while still being easily appreciated by adults.
The Blinded Veterans Association was founded in 1945 to support and advocate for veterans who have experienced vision loss. The organization works to ensure blinded veterans receive the benefits, rehabilitation services, and opportunities they have earned through their service to our country, while promoting independence and community involvement.
The Braille American Flag and plaque are now on display inside City Hall for all visitors to see and experience.
We have identified a website that falsely claims to be an official online payment portal for the City of Abbeville. Please be aware that if you choose to use a third-party website like Doxo.com to pay your utility bills there is a delay in receipt of the payment to your account. This delay could lead to late fees and disconnection of your utility services. We do not endorse Doxo.com or its affiliates and cannot waive additional charges or issues caused by using their service.
We strongly recommend using the City of Abbeville’s official payment portal for online transactions.Â