
3/19/12 - 10:00 AM by Pamela Fisher
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.
Read more … AC Investigation Reveals Serious Neglect at Group Homes Across the State

9/7/11 - 12:53 PM by Stephanie Patrick
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.
Read more … Advocacy Center’s Executive Director Wants to Talk with YOU!

6/14/11 - 07:35 PM by Stephanie Patrick
“Nerd!” “LOSER!!!” Marcus heard these words yelled at him every day at school, right before his books were knocked from his hands onto the floor, or before he was slammed into the set of lockers in his school’s hallway.
Read more … Bullying

4/2/10 - 04:37 PM by Stephanie Patrick
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.
Read more … Right to a Relationship