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Louisiana Charitable Dental Clinics
(Separate Website)
For the elderly and disabled.
From the website: Anyone in the state that is elderly or handicapped can call Donated Dental Services and apply to participate: (800) 946-6016. There is also a DDS program specifically for Acadiana called 232-HELP/211. For more information, click the link above or call (337) 232-4357.
By: Louisiana Dental Association
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.
Louisiana Workforce Commission
(Separate Website)
Information site of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, including job-hunting resources and information about unemployment benefits.
By: State of Louisiana
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
Nursing Homes -- Compare Ratings
(Separate Website)
Use this database to find information and ratings for nursing homes. You can search by name, zip code, city, state our county (parish). You can also go to www.medicare.gov and scroll down for "search tools," and "nursing home compare."
By: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services/Medicare
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.
Resource Guide for Homeless with Mental Illness or Substance Abuse Disorders Information about services for emergencies, housing, basic needs, mental health and substance abuse.
By: Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
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
The 50 Best Careers of 2011
(Separate Website)
Here is one magazine's view of the best areas of the economy for job hunters.
By: US News & World Report
The Arc of Louisiana
(Separate Website)
The Arc of Louisiana is a non-profit group dedicated to advocating with and for all people with mental retardation and their families, so that they will live to their fullest potential. This website gives local chapter contact information and lets you sign up online for an Arc newsletter.
U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy
(Separate Website)
The Office of Disability Employment Policy seeks to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Link to resources on the ADA, employee rights, employers' responsibilities, and more.
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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.
Learn how to use this site: click here to hear and see a slide show. En Espanol: oprima aqui.
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