New Disability Awareness Coordinator focusing on access, opportunity, and breaking down barriers
LCG
and last updated 2021-04-22 19:00:55-04
LAFAYETTE, La. â A new Disability Awareness Coordinator has been appointed for Lafayette Parish.
Mayor-President Josh Guillory announced Thursday that Harlon Cowsar has been appointed as Lafayette Consolidated Governmentâs (LCG) Disability Awareness Coordinator.
Cowsar was 18 years old when he lost his eyesight in a car crash, according to an LCG spokesperson. In his new role, Cowsar is passionate about increasing access and opportunity.
âThe big three are transportation, employment, and housing. I want other people with disabilities to have the same opportunities Iâve been blessed with. Iâve been at rock bottom and know how hard it is to pull yourself up,â Cowsar said.