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Calendar Icon2/14/11 - 05:31 PM by Stephanie Patrick

The Uncertainties of Continuing Tutorship

Many parents of children with intellectual disabilities choose continuing tutorship to maintain guardianship and legal authority over their child after he/she reaches the age of 18. Due to a revamping of the continuing tutorship laws in Louisiana, those rights are not clearly defined.

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Calendar Icon8/19/10 - 12:14 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Annual Report Published

The 2008-2009 Annual Report is now available.

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Calendar Icon8/2/10 - 01:34 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Protective Services: Reality in Louisiana

Recent budget cuts have forced significant reductions in staff at the Elderly and Adult Protective Services offices (APS and EPS) in LA.

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Calendar Icon4/2/10 - 04:37 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Right to a Relationship

Due to emotional abuse, Patrick, who has a head injury, was removed from his home and not allowed to see or visit with his wife.

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