In addition to being a "skills factory," the Louisiana Center for the Blind is an "attitude factory." The staff, most of whom are blind, are well acquainted with the common stereotypes and misconceptions which surround blindness. By their own example and through thought-provoking discussions and seminars, staff members encourage those attending the Center to rethink their ideas about blindness and to develop more positive perspectives. They are taught that it is entirely "respectable" to be blind. Old feelings of inadequacy are replaced by new feelings of self-confidence and independence. Without the proper attitude about blindness, all the skills in the world would not make a difference! In order to become fully successful, every blind person must deal with attitudes!