Louisiana Resources
National Resources
AARP Dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service.
The Advocacy Center Serving people with disabilities and senior citizens. The Protection and Advocacy System for Louisiana.
Area Agency on Aging is an agency designated by the State agency on aging to develop and administer the area plan for a comprehensive and coordinated system of services for older persons in a planning and service area.
The Disability Resources Monthly (DRM) Guide to Disability Related Resources on the Internet The DRM's Louisiana resource page includes links to education, rehabilitation, and various disability related sites.
Department of Social Services - DSS In Touch March 2007 Newsletter A guide to the status of DSS programs and activities.
Families Helping Families of Louisiana A Louisiana Network of Family-Directed Resource Centers.
Family Village Community Center Louisiana Resources
The Governor's Office of Disability Affairs Makes recommendations to the governor and to the legislature for needed improvements and additional resources to promote the welfare of individuals with disabilities in the state.
The Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs Serves as the focal point for the development, implementation, and administration of the public policy for the state of Louisiana, and addresses the needs of the state's elderly citizens.
Louisiana Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health A parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families.
LACAN (Louisiana Citizens for Action Now) Advocating for individualized community supports for Louisiana citizens who experience developmental disabilities.
LaDIR.org A gateway for those seeking Louisiana organizations, businesses or departments that are involved with disability issues.
LaDisabilityTalk · Louisiana Families Talk Disability A moderated group discussion list from Families Helping Families for self-advocates, parents and family members of people who have disabilities living in Louisiana. This group list allows self-advocates and/or their families to support each other by sharing resources and information.
www.lsha.org The Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association Website.
Louisiana Aging Network Association (LANA) is a Network formed to meet the need for an educating, training, and support instrument for those in the field of providing services for seniors.
Louisiana Center for Dyslexia and Related Learning Disorders
Louisiana State Legislature Official site of the Louisiana State Legislature.
Louisiana State Library Offers services for the blind and physically challenged.
Louisiana State Outreach and Technical Assistance Center Serves those individuals, institutions, agencies, and other groups statewide who seek or may benefit from outreach and technical assistance related to working with current or future students at the postsecondary level who are deaf, late-deafened, and hard of hearing.
McMains Center The mission of the McMains Children's Developmental Center is to identify and treat children with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and learning disabilities to enable them to reach their potential and to function as independently as possible.
People First of Louisiana has a network of local self-advocacy chapters in the state. Self-advocates represent themselves on critical issues at the Legislature and in their home communities.
Autism Society of America The voice of the autism community.
Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, businesses that are public accommodations or commercial facilities, and in transportation.
American Occupational Therapy Association Helping people of all ages "Develop Skills for the Job of Living".
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) A national professional organization whose goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.
American Spinal Cord Injury Association Provides information and education about Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) to ASIA members and to the general public.
ADA Watch ADA WATCH online will keep you informed and link you with citizens united in the struggle to protect our federal protections
Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center Contains copy of the ADA, EEOC and Department of Justice regulations regarding implementation of the ADA and other related documents.
ADA Guide for Small Towns A guide for small local governments including towns, townships, and rural governments.
Assistivetech.net A national public Internet site on assistive technology and disability resources.
ATAP (Association of Tech Act Projects) ATAP's mission is to collaborate with persons with disabilities and others at the national level to increase the availability and utilization of assistive technology devices and services for all individuals with disabilities in the United States and territories.
Business Week Every Wednesday morning in BW Online's Daily Briefing, John Williams' Assistive Technology column can help you learn what's hot and what's not in this exploding market.
Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Information about technology applications for children with disabilities, birth to eight years.
Closing the Gap Essential Bookmark Collection for Assistive Technology Coordinators
The Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education to provide technical assistance and serve as an information clearing-house on dispute resolution in special education.
Dictionary: For Parents of Children with Disabilities terminology used in Testing/Evaluation, Early Intervention, Special Education and Related Services, Medical and Therapeutic Services, Family Supports and Resources, Vocational Training, Independent Living, Guardianship, and Insurance.
Disability Data Resources Three chart books that include disability data.
Disability Rights Homepage
Families and Advocates Partnerships for Education (FAPE) The Families & Advocates Partnership in Education (FAPE) is a project that aims to inform and educate families and advocates about the individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997. The Partnership helps to ensure that the changes made in IDEA are understood by families and advocates and are put into practice at local and state levels.
Family Center on Technology and Disability The Family Center represents the major organizations in the country dedicated to providing information about technology to families of children with disabilities.
Family Friendly Fun and Life Resources Offers access to mind, body and spirit-enriching information that enhances the quality and enjoyment of family life with special needs.
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section.
Half The Planet Half the Planet is a website that serves as the leading Internet gateway for people with disabilities. It is designed to offer the widest range of information for persons with a disability.
HEATH Resource Center Creating Options: A Resource on Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities.
IDEA Practices Web site and its accompanying monthly e-mail newsletter, IDEAnews, are designed to provide useful and timely information and resources to help professionals and families understand and implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA '97).
The ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization) A national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living.
JAN Job Accommodation Network for people with functional limitations.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) Provides information, resources and support.
MedReminder A service that enables people to take control of their medication schedules and take back control of their lives.
National Council on Disability An independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress to enhance the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their families.
National Easter Seal Society Easter Seals' mission is to help children and adults with disabilities expand their independence. Easter Seals responds to unmet needs through rehabilitation services, recreational activities, technological assistance, vocational services, advocacy and public education programs.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals.
National Organization on Disability The mission of the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) is to expand the participation and contribution of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life by raising disability awareness through programs and information.
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) NARIC is a library and information center on disability and rehabilitation. Several NARIC publications can be found here, as well as information on ABLEDATA and REHABDATA needs.
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities' Louisiana resource page Includes a wealth of contact information for state organizations as well as e-mail addresses for state government officials.
NRRTS (National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers) A registry of Certified Rehabilitation Suppliers.
National Women's Health Information Center A resource center for women with disabilities.
Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. The National Assistive Technology Funding Link supports the advocacy efforts of attorneys, advocates, service agencies, persons with disabilities and their families as they seek funding for AT services and devices.
QIAT A nationwide collegial endeavor dedicated to the development and implementation of Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services in school settings.
RESNA The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America is an interdisciplinary association for the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technologies (AT).
RESNA Technical Assistance The RESNA Technical Assistance Project provides technical assistance to the 56 state and territory assistive technology programs as authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-394).
Resume Database for Persons with Disabilities A free service for persons with disabilities looking for employment, who hold at least a two-year college degree. The Resume Database offers a free service that will register your resume on an Internet database.
www.signingtime.com A sign language video series for hearing infants and children that teaches them basic American Sign Language (ASL) in a fun and memorable way. Big kids and grown-ups love it too!
Social Security Disability Benefits Helps people with disabilities prove their Social Security disability claims, manage periodic disability reviews, and resume productive activity.
Special Needs Family Fun provides family fun, family health and resources to enhance the fun and quality of family life for families that have members with disabilities.
Trace A research center at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, which focuses on making off the shelf technologies and systems like computers, the Internet, and information kiosks more accessible for everyone through the process known as universal, or accessible design.
Trafford Center for Technology and Learning Disabilities Computer support that helps students work around - or bypass - their learning disabilities.
United Cerebral Palsy Association Information on programs and services and a variety of disability-related topics; current issue of Washington Watch is also available at this site.
U.S. Department of Justice A Guide for Passengers: Accessible Bus Service
VSA Creates learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities. Offers creative writing, dance, drama, music and the visual arts. Serves 2.2 million Americans. Info on current job vacancies, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
www.wcdexpo.com (WCD EXPO) World Congress & Expo on disabilities, the world's leading disability event, is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities, their families and professionals who work with them.
Work Site This site promotes jobs for people with disabilities who receive Social Security benefits
Worksupport.com Information, resources and research about work and disabilities.
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