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
ADA Watch
(Separate Website)
A coalition of organizations and individuals supporting the civil rights of people with disabilities. You can sign up for free Action Alerts.
By: National Coalition for Disability Rights
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."
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
(Separate Website)
Website of the federal agency that investigates charges of discrimination.
By: EEOC
Fair Housing Accessibility First
(Separate Website)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sponsors this initiative to comply with the Fair Housing Act's design and construction requirements. This website has over 70 FAQs on accessibility issues in design and construction.
Getting Your Employer to Cover Speech, Language and Hearing Services
(Separate Website)
Checklist for consumers to find out about adding these benefits to health insurance policies.
By: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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 Disability Information Resource (LADIR)
(Separate Website)
Website that offers parents of children with disabilities articles and member discussion forums to share information and experiences. Also provides links to other websites on disability-related issues.
By: LADIR
Louisiana State Disability-Related 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 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."
Nursing Homes -- Compare Ratings
(Separate Website)
Use this database to find information and ratings for nursing homes. You can search by name, zip code, city, state our county (parish). You can also go to www.medicare.gov and scroll down for "search tools," and "nursing home compare."
By: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services/Medicare
Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)
(Separate Website)
OCDD gives information and services for Louisiana residents with a developmental disability, defined as a severe chronic disability caused by mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or autism.
Social Services -- Claiborne Parish
(Separate Website)
Directory of social services available in Claiborne Parish
The Arc of Louisiana
(Separate Website)
The Arc of Louisiana is a non-profit group dedicated to advocating with and for all people with mental retardation and their families, so that they will live to their fullest potential. This website gives local chapter contact information and lets you sign up online for an Arc newsletter.
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.
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LawHelp/LA Home
Intake Workers: Referrals
(Separate Website)
