Here we list some programs that may help with your non-legal needs. Let us know about any other programs you think should be on our list. (Click on "Feedback" in the upper right corner of this page.)
There are 19 resources
AARP of Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Link to website of the state chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Find your local chapter here and get updates on important issues.
American Association of People with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
AAPD is a national nonprofit cross-disability member organization, dedicated to "ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment" for Americans with disabilities. AAPD works "in coalition with other disability organizations for the full implementation and enforcement of disability nondiscrimination laws."
Campaign for America's Future Social Security Page
(Separate Website)
Advocacy group debating Social Security reforms and issues.
Council for Disability Rights
(Separate Website)
"Advancing rights and enhancing lives of people with disabilities."
Developmental Disability Links
(Separate Website)
OCDD links page for developmental disabilities help: support agencies and government services, local and national.
By: Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)
DisbilityInfo.gov
(Separate Website)
Directory of federal agency links to help people with disabilities.
Find past Social Security Administration reports
(Separate Website)
This web site links you to reports on the Social Security Administration and its programs.
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Institute for Community Inclusion
(Separate Website)
"The Institute for Community Inclusion supports the rights of children and adults with disabilities to participate in all aspects of the community. As practitioners, researchers, and teachers, we form partnerships with individuals, families, and communities. Together we advocate for personal choice, self-determination, and social and economic justice."
Louisiana State Resources
(Separate Website)
List of state agencies and organizations providing disability-related resources in Louisiana. The list, compiled by the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities, gives telephone numbers, addresses, and web site links.
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
(Separate Website)
The mission of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, a membership organization, is to protect, preserve, promote, and ensure the financial security, health, and the wellbeing of current and future generations of maturing Americans. Visit the web site to get information and to find out how to get involved.
National Organization on Disability
(Separate Website)
"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, together we can work toward closing the participation gaps."
National Women's Law Center Social Security Page
(Separate Website)
Advocacy group working to promote Social Security reforms to improve the economic security of women.
Reports, Fact Sheets and Briefs on Social Security programs
(Separate Website)
The National Academy of Social Insurance is a non-partisan, non-profit group made up of experts on social insurance, including Social Security. On this web site are many reports, fact sheets and briefs on Social Security programs.
By: National Academy of Social Insurance
Social Security Administration
(Separate Website)
Official website for the federal agency that handles Social Security benefits. Has lots of useful information, including questions and answers, forms, laws and regulations.
By: SSA
Social Security Regional Office Serving Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Home page of the regional office serving this state. Check out the section for employers. It lists contacts for wage-reporting questions.
By: Social Security Administration
Social Services -- Claiborne Parish
(Separate Website)
Directory of social services available in Claiborne Parish
The Social Security Network
(Separate Website)
Information and analysis on the Social Security debate.
Understanding Lab Tests
(Separate Website)
This website helps laypersons understand many clinical tests - why tests are given, what samples are required, and how results are interpreted.
By: American Association for Clinical Chemistry, and others
Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
List of agencies, programs and support groups that may be able to help a disabled child or her family.