The Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) has reached a settlement in a class action brought by Medicaid beneficiaries of the Long-Term Personal Care Services (LT-PCS) Program, expanding access to the Community Choice Waiver Program to more class members. The plaintiffs in this case were represented by the Advocacy Center, co-counsel Steven F. Gold, and AARP Foundation Litigation.
Advocacy Center reaches settlement with Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans that will significantly improve access for people with disabilities.
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.
Advocacy Center honors three Louisianians who have made significant achievements in the areas of Protection, Empowerment, and Advocacy for people with disabilities and seniors at Awards Ceremony on January 20, 2012.
Public Affairs Research Council (PAR) warns consumers to stay involved and alert regarding the impending privatization of Louisiana's Medicaid program.
Meet Melissa Losch, Managing Attorney of the Special Education Legal Group in AC's Baton Rouge office!