Advocacy Center News. http://www.advocacyla.org/ en-us Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:00:00 -0600 Contao Open Source CMS http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/settlement-reached-in-suit-over-personal-care-services.html Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/settlement-reached-in-suit-over-personal-care-services.html Advocacy Center reaches settlement with Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans that will significantly improve access for people with disabilities.]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/settlement-reached-regarding-wheelchair-accessible-seating-at-mahalia-jackson-theater.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:15:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/settlement-reached-regarding-wheelchair-accessible-seating-at-mahalia-jackson-theater.html Current proposed legislation in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives would expand protections from restraint and seclusion for students with disabilities in Louisiana, and across the country.]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/keeping-students-safe-federal-government-to-consider-restrictions-on-the-use-of-restraint-and-seclusion-in-schools-187.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:00:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/keeping-students-safe-federal-government-to-consider-restrictions-on-the-use-of-restraint-and-seclusion-in-schools-187.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/advocacy-center-honors-three-advocates-at-awards-ceremony-on-january-20-2012.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:50:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/advocacy-center-honors-three-advocates-at-awards-ceremony-on-january-20-2012.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/public-affairs-research-council-par-issues-report-on-privatization-of-medicaid.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:35:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/public-affairs-research-council-par-issues-report-on-privatization-of-medicaid.html Meet Melissa Losch, Managing Attorney of the Special Education Legal Group in AC's Baton Rouge office!]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-melissa-losch-181.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:55:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-melissa-losch-181.html Advocacy Center is seeking donations that will enable us to create a fully accessible garden area adjacent to our new building in New Orleans. Purchase an inscribed brick, or dedicate a tree, bench, or fountain to your loved one today!]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-launches-oak-street-garden-campaign.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:19:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-launches-oak-street-garden-campaign.html Meet Sharia Collins, Intake Specialist in AC's Baton Rouge office!]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-sharia-collins.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:39:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-sharia-collins.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/changes-coming-to-medicare-for-many-louisianians.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:35:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/changes-coming-to-medicare-for-many-louisianians.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-wants-to-hear-from-you.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:02:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-wants-to-hear-from-you.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-seeking-nominations-for-annual-awards-ceremony.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:00:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-seeking-nominations-for-annual-awards-ceremony.html The U.S. House and U.S. Senate Appropriations Committees are considering budget cuts that may harm programs for housing assistance for low-income people, for senior citizens (Section 202 program), for people with disabilities (Section 811), and for people who are homeless.]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/affordable-and-accessible-housing-at-risk.html Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:28:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/affordable-and-accessible-housing-at-risk.html Meet Lissa Barrett, Community Living Ombudsman in AC's Lafayette office!]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-lissa-barrett-173.html Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:42:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-lissa-barrett-173.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/help-wanted-individuals-to-improve-services-for-people-with-mental-illness-in-louisiana.html Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/help-wanted-individuals-to-improve-services-for-people-with-mental-illness-in-louisiana.html Please join us on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 5:00pm-7:00pm to see our new building located at 8325 Oak Street in New Orleans, and hear some of our recent client successes.]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/advocacy-center-is-almost-on-oak.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/advocacy-center-is-almost-on-oak.html The Advocacy Center surveyed all the candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Senator, State Representative and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education membership.]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/concerned-about-disability-issues-check-out-candidates-responses.html Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/concerned-about-disability-issues-check-out-candidates-responses.html The Work Pays group will hold job fairs in 9 Louisiana cities throughout the month of October for people with disabilities and potential employers.]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/october-is-national-disability-employment-awareness-month.html Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/october-is-national-disability-employment-awareness-month.html Meet Debra Weinberg, Staff Attorney in AC's New Orleans office!]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-debra-weinberg.html Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-debra-weinberg.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/celebrations-for-all-louisianians-crescent-city-blues-and-bbq-louisiana-cotton-louisiana-gumbo-and-louisiana-book-festivals.html Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:10:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/celebrations-for-all-louisianians-crescent-city-blues-and-bbq-louisiana-cotton-louisiana-gumbo-and-louisiana-book-festivals.html After the 2005 hurricanes and floods, Advocacy Center adopted emergency preparedness for people with disabilities as one of its major priorities. Having witnessed the complete lack of accommodation for people with disabilities during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, AC resolved that the next time disaster struck Louisiana, people with disabilities would receive the supports they need.]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/louisiana-coalition-on-disaster-preparedness-receives-national-recognition.html Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:15:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/louisiana-coalition-on-disaster-preparedness-receives-national-recognition.html