Advocacy Center News. http://www.advocacyla.org/ en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 09:55:00 -0500 Contao Open Source CMS On May 7, 2013, the Advocacy Center held its Fourth Annual Harvesting Hope Luncheon at the Audubon Tea Room in New Orleans, raising almost $47,000 of much-needed funds to continue its work to protect, empower, and advocate for people with disabilities and seniors throughout Louisiana.]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-holds-fourth-annual-harvesting-hope-luncheon.html Wed, 22 May 2013 09:55:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-holds-fourth-annual-harvesting-hope-luncheon.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-legislative-update-52213.html Wed, 22 May 2013 09:50:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-legislative-update-52213.html On May 5, 2013, Nemasa Asetra attended the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival through AC's Community Outreach Jazz Fest Ticket Program. About the experience, Nesama said, "Thank you, Advocacy Center, for giving me an unforgettable experience!"]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-awards-jazz-fest-ticket-to-woman-with-mental-illness-and-mobility-impairments.html Mon, 20 May 2013 16:25:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-awards-jazz-fest-ticket-to-woman-with-mental-illness-and-mobility-impairments.html Meet David Gallegos, Program Director in AC's New Orleans office!]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-david-gallegos.html Mon, 20 May 2013 16:02:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-david-gallegos.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/choosing-or-changing-your-bayou-health-medicaid-plan-293.html Mon, 20 May 2013 15:42:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/choosing-or-changing-your-bayou-health-medicaid-plan-293.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-legislative-update-5913.html Thu, 09 May 2013 14:18:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-legislative-update-5913.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/youre-invited-ac-harvesting-hope-luncheon-may-7-2013.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:48:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/youre-invited-ac-harvesting-hope-luncheon-may-7-2013.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-will-soon-have-increased-capacity-to-assist-with-employment-issues.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-will-soon-have-increased-capacity-to-assist-with-employment-issues.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-responds-to-dhhs-request-for-information-about-managed-care-model-for-long-term-services-and-supports-for-persons-enrolled-in.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-responds-to-dhhs-request-for-information-about-managed-care-model-for-long-term-services-and-supports-for-persons-enrolled-in.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-releases-2013-legislative-agenda.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:18:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-releases-2013-legislative-agenda.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/experience-jazz-fest-for-free-285.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/experience-jazz-fest-for-free-285.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/dont-forget-to-vote-upcoming-election-on-may-4-2013.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:55:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/dont-forget-to-vote-upcoming-election-on-may-4-2013.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-partners-with-tulane-university-to-monitor-las-coordinated-system-of-care-for-juvenile-behavioral-services-286.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:12:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-partners-with-tulane-university-to-monitor-las-coordinated-system-of-care-for-juvenile-behavioral-services-286.html Meet Lila Zucker, Administrative Assistant in AC's New Orleans office!]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-lila-zucker.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:10:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-lila-zucker.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/sign-up-for-acs-policy-updates-and-take-action-alerts-to-stay-informed-about-la-policy-and-legislation.html Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:55:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/sign-up-for-acs-policy-updates-and-take-action-alerts-to-stay-informed-about-la-policy-and-legislation.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/acs-client-assistance-program-helps-social-security-recipients-receive-vocational-rehabilitation-services.html Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/acs-client-assistance-program-helps-social-security-recipients-receive-vocational-rehabilitation-services.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/dont-forget-to-vote-upcoming-election-on-april-6-2013.html Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:10:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/dont-forget-to-vote-upcoming-election-on-april-6-2013.html Meet Linda Kocher, AC Volunteer!]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-linda-kocher.html Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-linda-kocher.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/coalition-pens-open-letter-to-gov-jindal-urging-participation-in-medicaid-expansion.html Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:00:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/coalition-pens-open-letter-to-gov-jindal-urging-participation-in-medicaid-expansion.html AC is seeking volunteers to help ensure that accessible portable bathrooms at NOLA's French Quarter Festival (Apr 13-14, 2013) remain available for people with disabilities during the fest. ]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/advocacy-center-seeking-volunteers-for-french-quarter-festival.html Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/advocacy-center-seeking-volunteers-for-french-quarter-festival.html