Here is information about community resources and other items that may help you with issues that might not be legal prolems.
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Assistive Technology
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
(Separate Website)
This site lists links to organizations and resources for those with developmental disabilities.
Louisiana State Disability-Related Resources
(Separate Website)
List of state agencies and organizations providing disability-related resources in Louisiana. The list, compiled by the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities, gives telephone numbers, addresses, and web site links.
Meals on Wheels/Senior Meals -- Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Find out the center nearest you with a "Meals on Wheels" or senior meals program.
By: MealCall.org
National Organization on Disability
(Separate Website)
"The mission of the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) is to expand the participation and contribution of America?s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. By raising disability awareness through programs and information, together we can work toward closing the participation gaps."
National Shared Housing Resource Center
(Separate Website)
See the site of this organization, which focuses on helping elderly and disabled people find shared housing or a housing companion to help them live independently in their own homes.
By: Shared Housing of New Orleans
Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)
(Separate Website)
OCDD gives information and services for Louisiana residents with a developmental disability, defined as a severe chronic disability caused by mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or autism.
Other Assistive Technology Links
(Separate Website)
List of useful assistive technology website links, prepared by LATAN. Includes local as well as national resources. Includes general resources as well as those focused on specific disabilities.
By: Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN)
Shared Housing Resource Center -- Louisiana
(Separate Website)
This is the Louisiana page for the National Shared Housing Resource Center. Shared housing programs focus on trying to maintain elderly and/or disabled people who wish to live outside institutions by living in shared housing or sharing a home with someone who can provide some services.
By: National Shared Housing Resource Center
Social Services -- Claiborne Parish
(Separate Website)
Directory of social services available in Claiborne Parish
Work Pay$
(Separate Website)
For people with disabilities, employers and the community at large, Work-Pays is a consortium of people who seek to increase the employment opportunities of persons with disabilities in Louisiana.
By: Advocacy Center and others
Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
List of agencies, programs and support groups that may be able to help a disabled child or her family.
American Association of People with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
AAPD is a national nonprofit cross-disability member organization, dedicated to "ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment" for Americans with disabilities. AAPD works "in coalition with other disability organizations for the full implementation and enforcement of disability nondiscrimination laws."
Brain Injury Alliance of Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Resources, links and support group information. Also a resource guide to brain injury recovery issues and resources.
By: Brain Injury Alliance of Louisiana
Cenla Guide to Human Services
(Separate Website)
Searchable online database of social services agencies in central Louisiana.
By: United Way of Central Louisiana
Developmental Disability Links
(Separate Website)
OCDD links page for developmental disabilities help: support agencies and government services, local and national.
By: Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)
Disability.gov: Connecting the Disability Community to Information & Opportunities
(Separate Website)
Directory of federal agency links to help people with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
(Separate Website)
Website of the federal agency that investigates charges of discrimination.
By: EEOC
EyeCare America Free Eye Exam Program
(Separate Website)
You or someone you know may qualify for a free eye examination under this program sponsored by EyeCare America. There are special programs for seniors, people with diabetes and others.
By: Foundation of the American Academy of Opthamologists
Fair Housing Accessibility First
(Separate Website)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sponsors this initiative to comply with the Fair Housing Act's design and construction requirements. This website has over 70 FAQs on accessibility issues in design and construction.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Find help for mental health and behavioral issues
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to "A Guide to Behavioral Health Resources in the Greater New Orleans Area."
By: City of New Orleans -- Health Dept.
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