Perseverance: Inspiring Alabamian refuses to let blindness hold back her career


(Video Above: Carla Davis: Turning disability into ability by Alabama NewsCenter) perseverance

By Joseph Allen

Many of us take the simple things for granted, like walking in the park, spending time with family, and driving to work each day. Here’s the story of an Alabama Power employee who’s living – and working – against the odds.

Executive producer Joseph Allen, along with producer Lynn Sampson and cinematographer Russell Shavers, introduce us to Carla Davis, who was born blind.

Carla is one of many people who overcome the odds each day by leading productive lives, in spite of a disability. Hear her inspiring story and see why she chooses to focus on her “ability.”

For those who are visually impaired, try this version of her story below.

Recent in Uncategorized

The Alabama Republican Party elected State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) as chairman Saturday following a three-way race that went to a runoff at the party’s 2026 Winter Meeting in Hoover. Stadthagen, former House Majority Leader John Merrill, and Joan Reynolds competed for the position, which opened following John Wahl’s recent resignation to run for Lt. […]

As February begins, many Alabamians start planning how to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The state offers a wide range of romantic destinations, and one Orange Beach restaurant has earned national recognition — Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort has been named to OpenTable’s 2026 Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list. According to OpenTable, the annual list is compiled […]