News/Litigation - Advocacy Center

To request help from the Advocacy Center, call 1-800-960-7705 (Voice or via 711 Relay) or 1-855-861-3577 (TTY) or email advocacycenter@advocacyla.org. Our intake specialist will contact you within 1-2 business days to discuss your issue in detail and determine if AC can help.

4/25/12 - 04:18 PM by Pamela Fisher

ADA Transportation Survey - We Want Your Views!

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund seeks to understand what public transportation factors are most important to people with disabilities when deciding which transit mode to use.

3/16/12 - 02:00 PM by Pamela Fisher

City of New Orleans Announces Major Accessibility Reforms to Taxicab Industry

New Orleans taxicabs will be accessible to people with disabilities by the beginning of 2013.

2/16/12 - 02:40 PM by Pamela Fisher

AC Helps More People with Disabilities Find Housing

Accessible Housing 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.

1/13/12 - 04:15 PM by Pamela Fisher

Settlement Reached Regarding Wheelchair-Accessible Seating at Mahalia Jackson Theater

Wheelchair Advocacy Center reaches settlement with Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans that will significantly improve access for people with disabilities.

11/9/11 - 05:28 PM by Pamela Fisher

Affordable and Accessible Housing at Risk!

Accessible housing The U.S. House and U.S. Senate Appropriations Committees are considering budget cuts that may harm programs for housing assistance for low-income people, for senior citizens (Section 202 program), for people with disabilities (Section 811), and for people who are homeless.

10/2/11 - 10:10 PM by Pamela Fisher

Celebrations for ALL Louisianians: Crescent City Blues and BBQ, Louisiana Cotton, Louisiana Gumbo, and Louisiana Book Festivals

Over the next year, the Advocacy Center will publish a series of articles with information about accessibility at fairs and festivals across the state. Today we focus on accessibility at Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana Cotton Festival in Ville Platte, Louisiana Gumbo Festival of Chackbay in Thibodaux and the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge.

9/23/11 - 09:53 AM by Stephanie Patrick

Celebrations for ALL Louisianians: Festival Latino

Festival Latino logo Join over 4000 people to celebrate the music and food of Latin American countries at the 25th Annual Festival Latino. It takes place on September 25th at the Catholic Deaf Center in Baton Rouge. Learn more about accessibility at the Festival in this article.

9/7/11 - 02:40 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Register to Vote Now: Statewide Elections Coming Soon!

Photo of early voting location On October 22, LA voters will go to the polls to vote in races for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and other statewide representatives. Voters will also choose their state Representatives and Senators. Voters must be registered by Sept. 21st to be eligible to vote in this important election.

9/7/11 - 12:53 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Advocacy Center’s Executive Director Wants to Talk with YOU!

Photo of Rep. Scott Simon Do you have questions about the work of the Advocacy Center, our priorities for 2012, or thoughts to share? Lois Simpson, AC's Executive Director, will be answering your questions and listening to your ideas on Wednesday, Sept. 14th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Monday, Sept. 19th from 3:00 pm -4:00 pm.

9/7/11 - 09:53 AM by Stephanie Patrick

Build a Multi-Generational Home & Save Money

Photo of Rep. Scott Simon AC staff recently spoke with Rep. Simon about one of his successes from the 2011 legislative session, House Bill 319, now Act 392. This law encourages individuals to build barrier-free homes by allowing the owner to receive a credit of up to $1000 against his/her individual income tax for the inclusion of accessible and barrier-free design elements.

8/16/11 - 07:08 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Disability Advocates: Speak Up about Your Housing Needs

Man in wheelchair at accessible kitchen counter Read about a policy change that will allow more people to qualify for Medicaid-funded home and community based services.

5/4/11 - 12:10 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Show Your Support for Accessibility

A very important ADA case is about to be argued in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans on May 24, 2011. Because of its importance for all people with disabilities in Louisiana, and especially those with mobility impairments, we encourage all interested individuals to attend the argument.

3/31/11 - 12:56 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Celebrations for ALL Louisianians

Fairs and festivals are a wonderful part of Louisiana’s cultural heritage. Over the next year, the Advocacy Center will be publishing a series of articles with information about accessibility at fairs and festivals across the state. This article focuses on accessibility at French Quarter Fest, April 7-10th in New Orleans.

2/28/11 - 01:47 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Mardi Gras Accessibility

Crowds, flying beads and road blocks are hallmarks of Mardi Gras celebrations across the state. As Louisiana prepares to celebrate Mardi Gras on March 8th, the Advocacy Center investigated options for people with disabilities to enjoy an accessible Mardi Gras.

Annual Report Published

The 2008-2009 Annual Report is now available.