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| Advocacy Center |
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The Advocacy Center is a non-profit corporation that serves people with disabilities in every parish of Louisiana. With five offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette and Monroe, the Advocacy Center provides information, and referral, and possibly legal representation, on legal issues relating to disability, including: special education, legal status, public benefits, community integration, institutional rights, employment and rehabilitation, and abuse/neglect. The Advocacy Center also provides ombudsman and advocacy services for problems relating to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, group homes, and rehabilitation services. |
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| How to Get Help |
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 Contact this group by telephone at 1-800-960-7705 |
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| | Monday: | | 09:00-05:00 |
| | Tuesday: | | 09:00-05:00 |
| | Wednesday: | | 09:00-05:00 |
| | Thursday: | | 09:00-05:00 |
| | Friday: | | 09:00-05:00 |
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Have on hand any documents related to the problem you are calling about.
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At your initial call, leave your name, address and phone number and you will receive a call back within 3 working days. You may also apply for services by e-mail (advocacycenter@advocacyla.org) or by regular mail to the address of the office nearest you.
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| Who We Serve |
| See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve. |
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| Area(s) Served:
all state
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Languages Spoken French, Signers for the deaf, Polish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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Interpreters can be provided for: An interpreter can be provided for any language, with advance notice.
Signers for the deaf: Call 1-800-960-7705 to request services.
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Wheelchair Accessible Y
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Access for the deaf: TTY, Relay, and some sign language.
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| Income Guidelines: |
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There are no income requirements.
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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Over 60
Resident of Orl., Plaqu., or St. Tam. parish
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| There are no fees for service. |
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| Type of Help |
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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Full Legal Representation- The Advocacy Center represents clients in areas of the law designated as priorities by its Board of Directors. Legal representation includes counseling, advice, research, negotiation, administrative review, administrative hearing, state office review, litigation, and class action. If a person needs legal representation in a non-priority area, the staff can make referrals to other sources of legal representation. Legal assistance is offered only when the issue is related to the disability.
Brief Advice or Service- Information and Referral:
The Intake Specialists at the Advocacy Center are extremely knowledgeable about resources throughout Louisiana. They often suggest alternatives when AC cannot assist with an issue. AC also publishes a variety of flyers, booklets, and reports. These are available free of charge.
Self-Help Materials
Other- Outreach and Training -
The Advocacy Center educates others about the legal rights of persons who are elderly and persons who have disabilities through presentations to groups, participation on committees and task forces, media campaigns, technical assistance flyers, and educational booklets. Training offered by AC may be in response to requests from specific groups or set up by AC in response to needs identified by the staff.
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(Get more information about
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Emergency Instructions
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| If your problem is an emergency as described below, follow the contact instructions for emergency cases. Most offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. |
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| What is an emergency? An emergency exists where there is imminent harm, a deadline, or a hearing. |
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| Emergency contact information: Advise the receptionist of any emergency situation. |
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