April 2011

Calendar Icon4/14/11 - 02:07 PM by Stephanie Patrick

In Memory of Daily Dupré

On February 10, 2010, Daily Dupré passed away in Lafayette. Though he is no longer with us, his contributions to mental health in Louisiana over the last 40 years will always be remembered.

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Calendar Icon4/14/11 - 10:08 AM by Stephanie Patrick

Celebrations for ALL Louisianians: Jazz Fest & Festival International

Read about accessibility at Festival International in Lafayette and Jazz Fest in New Orleans.

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Calendar Icon4/14/11 - 08:53 AM by Stephanie Patrick

People of AC – Charles Tubre

Meet Charles Tubre, a systems advocacy specialist in the Advocacy Center’s New Orleans office.

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Calendar Icon4/13/11 - 09:40 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Court Order Ensures Treatment for Prisoners with Disabilities

In a victory for Louisianans with disabilities, today a federal court in New Orleans entered a consent decree requiring adequate treatment and care long denied to detainees with mental illness housed in the state's prisons.

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Calendar Icon4/1/11 - 11:38 AM by Stephanie Patrick

Medicaid Changes Proposed: Did You Know?

The Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) wants to change the way people receive health care if they are covered by the state Medicaid program. The AC is concerned about five important areas of care that are unclear, not included or not specific enough in the current proposed regulation.

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