CLE: Plugging the School-to-Prison Pipeline: Special Education Basics" on...
This CLE will provide private bar attorneys with the basic information, training, and resources needed to represent Special Education clients.
View ArticleHelp Us Protect Services for People with Mental Illness
The U.S. Congress is currently working on H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. This bill would severely weaken our Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness...
View ArticleStandards for Medicaid-Funded Wheelchairs in Question
Bayou Health plans and legacy Medicaid may not be using the correct standards for approving requests for power and motorized wheelchairs. If you, or someone you know, was improperly denied a power...
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Integrated into Bayou Health
On December 1, 2015, the State’s five Bayou Health/Medicaid managed care companies began managing all Medicaid-funded, specialized mental health, substance abuse, and non-emergency transportation...
View ArticleImportant Notice for NOW and CCW Waiver Recipients
There are new federal rules in place for New Opportunities (NOW) and Community Choices (CCW) waiver recipients about paying direct care workers “time and a half” for work above 40 hours a week. The...
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Help Empower People with Disabilities Through AC's Empowerment Academy
In 2016, the Advocacy Center of Louisiana will launch its Empowerment Academy, the sole purpose of which is to provide adults with disabilities and their families the knowledge and skills they need to...
View ArticlePreparing for the March Primary Election
The March 5, 2016 primary is a closed party election in which the Democratic and Republican parties have decided that only voters registered within their party are eligible to vote on their...
View ArticleAC Helps Students with Disabilities Obtain Assistive Technology
The Advocacy Center of Louisiana has recently helped several students with disabilities obtain access to assistive technology, such as iPads, for improved communication in school.
View ArticleHelp Us Protect the Rights of People with Mental Illness
The U.S. Congress is currently working on H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. This bill would severely weaken our Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness...
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Touro Synagogue Invites Children with Disabilities to Join Their Mardi Gras...
Touro Synagogue invites children with disabilities to join its Krewe of VIPs for special access to an accessible viewing platform for certain Mardi Gras parades. This viewing area is free to children...
View ArticleABLE Act Implementation Delayed in Louisiana
Though the ABLE Act was passed last year, implementation of the tax-free savings account for disability-related expenses has been repeatedly delayed in Louisiana. Advocates will request funding for...
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Elimination of Optional Medicaid Services Poses Threat of Increased Long Term...
LA's Department of Health and Hospitals has announced two options to address $131 million in state general fund cuts that it will face without additional revenue. Dr. Rebekah Gee, the Department's...
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AC Seeking Sponsors for Friendraising Luncheon
The Advocacy Center of Louisiana is seeking sponsorships for its seventh annual Friendraising Luncheon, to be held at the Audubon Tea Room in New Orleans on May 11, 2016. We rely on sponsorships to...
View ArticleAC Welcomes New Board and PAIMI Council Members
The Advocacy Center welcomes six new members to its Board of Directors: Rickii Ainey, Rachal Chance, Dale Higgins, Cathy Lazarus, Lorenza Lawless, and Joseph Mole; and two new members to its PAIMI...
View ArticleAC Wants Your Opinion on 2017 Priorities
The Advocacy Center of Louisiana wants to hear your thoughts on our planned work in the areas of healthcare/home and community-based services, physical/programmatic access, autonomy, employment,...
View ArticleA Message from AC Excecutive Director Lois Simpson on Louisiana's Budget Crisis
The Advocacy Center of Louisiana's Executive Director, Lois Simpson, addresses the current historic budget crisis in Louisiana, and looming cuts to health care and higher education.
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