Advocacy Center News. http://www.advocacyla.org/ en-us Fri, 11 May 2012 14:11:00 -0500 Contao Open Source CMS http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/update-accessing-home-nursing-services-for-children-on-medicaid.html Fri, 11 May 2012 14:11:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/update-accessing-home-nursing-services-for-children-on-medicaid.html Meet Kerri Rodriguez, Human Resources/Accounting Assistant in AC's New Orleans office!]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-kerri-rodriguez.html Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-kerri-rodriguez.html On April 19, 2012 the Advocacy Center dedicated its New Orleans building to lifelong disability advocate Charles H. Tubre. Pictured, from left, AC Executive Director Lois Simpson, Tubre, and AC Board President Patricia DeMichele.]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-dedicates-new-orleans-building-to-charles-h-tubre-210.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-dedicates-new-orleans-building-to-charles-h-tubre-210.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ada-transportation-survey-we-want-your-views.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:18:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ada-transportation-survey-we-want-your-views.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/experience-jazz-fest-for-free.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/experience-jazz-fest-for-free.html Meet Sarah Voigt, Director of Legal Services in AC's New Orleans office!]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-sarah-voigt.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:15:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-sarah-voigt.html On Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 the Advocacy Center released the results of a three year investigation into conditions at facilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the state, When A House Is Not A Home: An investigation into conditions, care, and treatment in select group homes for people with intellectual disabilities in Louisiana.]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-investigation-reveals-serious-neglect-at-group-homes-across-the-state.html Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-investigation-reveals-serious-neglect-at-group-homes-across-the-state.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/take-action-help-save-employment-programs-for-people-with-disabilities.html Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/take-action-help-save-employment-programs-for-people-with-disabilities.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/louisianians-speak-out-vote-on-presidential-candidates-on-march-24th.html Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/louisianians-speak-out-vote-on-presidential-candidates-on-march-24th.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/city-of-new-orleans-announces-major-accessibility-reforms-to-taxicab-industry.html Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/city-of-new-orleans-announces-major-accessibility-reforms-to-taxicab-industry.html Meet Joe Sims, Community Living Program Ombudsman for the Shreveport area!]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-joe-sims.html Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-joe-sims.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-introduces-new-ways-to-keep-you-informed-about-policy-and-legislation.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:10:00 -0500 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-introduces-new-ways-to-keep-you-informed-about-policy-and-legislation.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/final-approval-granted-on-settlement-in-suit-over-personal-care-services.html Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:22:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/final-approval-granted-on-settlement-in-suit-over-personal-care-services.html Charles Tubre, AC's Systems Advocacy Specialist, helps more people with disabilities find accessible places to live through vouchers from the Housing Authority of New Orleans.]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-helps-more-people-with-disabilities-find-housing.html Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:40:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-helps-more-people-with-disabilities-find-housing.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-welcomes-new-administrative-staff.html Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:30:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-welcomes-new-administrative-staff.html Meet Susan Bushnell, Director of Special Projects in AC's New Orleans office!]]> http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-susan-bushnell.html Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:38:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/people-of-ac-susan-bushnell.html http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-welcomes-new-paimi-council-members.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:50:00 -0600 http://www.advocacyla.org/index.php/news-reader/items/ac-welcomes-new-paimi-council-members.html 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