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| Advocacy Center (Lafayette Office) |
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| Other Information |
| Advocacy Center (AC) is a non-profit corporation which provides legal representation, advice, and referral to elderly and disabled residents in every parish of Louisiana, through five separate offices, located in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport, and Monroe. |
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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: | | 9:00-5:00 |
| | Tuesday: | | 9:00-5:00 |
| | Wednesday: | | 9:00-5:00 |
| | Thursday: | | 9:00-5:00 |
| | Friday: | | 9:00-5:00 |
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Any documents related to the legal issue are helpful.
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Via TTY at 1-866-935-7348 or via email at advocacycenter@advocacyla.org. Intake calls are returned in 1-2 business days.
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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.
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Wheelchair Accessible Y
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Access for the deaf: TTY, Relay, and some sign language.
TTY # 1-866-935-7348
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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
Brief Advice or Service
Self-Help Materials
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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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 if:
(1) there is a meeting or hearing coming up, such as a manifestation determination review meeting, or an expulsion hearing.
(2) a child has been denied educational services for more than 10 days in a school year. |
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| Emergency contact information: Call the Advocacy Center and explain the situation. |
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