3/14/12 - 02:10 PM by Pamela Fisher AC Introduces New Ways To Keep You Informed About Policy and Legislation
Read more … AC Introduces New Ways To Keep You Informed About Policy and Legislation
10/7/11 - 12:00 PM by Stephanie Patrick Concerned about Disability Issues? Check Out Candidates' Responses
The Advocacy Center surveyed all the candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Senator, State Representative and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education membership.Read more … Concerned about Disability Issues? Check Out Candidates' Responses
9/7/11 - 02:40 PM by Stephanie Patrick Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
The Advocacy Center is interested in information on the use of restraint or seclusion in Louisiana schools. We suspect that numerous students with disabilities across Louisiana are being subjected to some form of restraint or seclusion to deal with noncompliant behavior, though we do not seem to get many reports. Tell us about your experiences.9/7/11 - 12:53 PM by Stephanie Patrick Advocacy Center’s Executive Director Wants to Talk with YOU!
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!
9/7/11 - 09:53 AM by Stephanie Patrick Build a Multi-Generational Home & Save Money
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
Read about a policy change that will allow more people to qualify for Medicaid-funded home and community based services.Read more … Disability Advocates: Speak Up about Your Housing Needs
8/10/11 - 10:08 AM by Stephanie Patrick Seniors and People with Disabilities Avoid Institutionalization
Read about a policy change that will allow more people to qualify for Medicaid-funded home and community based services.Read more … Seniors and People with Disabilities Avoid Institutionalization
7/5/11 - 12:04 PM by Stephanie Patrick DHH changes EDA Waiver rules
6/14/11 - 01:35 PM by Stephanie Patrick @advocacyla: Follow AC on Twitter
5/25/11 - 12:45 PM by Stephanie Patrick