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We work on behalf of people with disabilities to combat all forms of discrimination, abuse and neglect through monitoring, investigations and legal action.

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We support people with disabilities of all ages in order to advance individual rights and create systems change that focuses on community integration and quality of life.

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We provide people with disabilities the tools, resources and assistance that empower them to exercise maximum independence and self-determination.

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Text reads: NOVEMBER 5th election day Voter Hotline Do You have questions about voting with a disability? Call our toll-free number: 1-800-960-7705. To the left of the text is an image of a large, blue icon of a mobile phone. Under that the text reads: For more information on accessible voting, please visit our website: https://disabilityrightsla.org/how-we-can-help/voting/ At bottom right is the Disability Rights Logo, containing two green figures centered by a blue figure over the words "Protect. Advocate. Empower."

DRLA Will Open Voter Hotline on Election Day, November 5th

Tuesday, November 5th is Election Day–and DRLA’s phone lines will be fully dedicated to our Voter Hotline to answer your questions related to voting with a disability. Our regular intake lines will be open again on Wednesday, November 6th at…

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Text at the top of the graphic reads "1 in 3 Louisianians has a disability." Underneath the text are icons showing a diverse group of four women using mobility assisting devices. The two women at left are each holding flags that respectively read "Your Vote. Your Right" At left is text that reads "Election Day Voter Hotline - 800-960-7705." Under the icons, the text reads "Make sure you vote on November 5th. Early Voting: October 18th to October 29th. Polls closed Sundays." At bottom center is the logo for Disability Rights Louisiana, featuring a figure in blue offset on each side by a figure in green. Underneath is text that reads "Protect. Advocate. Empower." At bottom right is a QR code linking to:https://disabilityrightsla.org/how-we-can-help/voting/

Early Voting for the November 5th Elections Begins Today! DRLA Advertises Helpful Info and Election Day Hotline For Voters With Disabilities

It’s your vote, and your right…which is why Disability Rights Louisiana is urging you to make sure your voice is heard on Tuesday, November 5th! We are...

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Text reads: NOVEMBER 5th election day Voter Hotline Do You have questions about voting with a disability? Call our toll-free number: 1-800-960-7705. To the left of the text is an image of a large, blue icon of a mobile phone. Under that the text reads: For more information on accessible voting, please visit our website: https://disabilityrightsla.org/how-we-can-help/voting/ At bottom right is the Disability Rights Logo, containing two green figures centered by a blue figure over the words "Protect. Advocate. Empower."

DRLA Will Open Voter Hotline on Election Day, November 5th

Tuesday, November 5th is Election Day--and DRLA's phone lines will be fully dedicated to our Voter Hotline to answer your questions related to voting with a disability....

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): Media Advertising Services for Promoting Voting Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Request for Proposal (RFP) Title: Media Advertising Services for Promoting Voting Accessibility for People with Disabilities Issued By: Disability Rights Louisiana Contact Person: Tory Rocca Contact Information:...

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Take This Brief Survey to Help Us Improve Wheelchair Services in Louisiana!

Help Us Improve Wheelchair Repair Services in Louisiana! Have you or a loved one experienced delays or challenges when getting your wheelchair repaired? We want to hear...

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FEDERAL COURT ISSUES OPINION, JUDGEMENT AND REMEDIAL ORDER AGAINST PRISON IN NORTH LOUISIANA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2024 Contact: Melanie Bray, Director of Legal Services & Advocacy (504) 208-4151 mbray@disabilityrightsla.org This morning, the federal court in Shreveport issued an...

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Are you passionate about mental health issues? Join our PAIMI Council today!

Make a difference in the lives of people with mental illness! Make a difference in the health of your P&A’s PAIMI Program!   The purpose of the...

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DRLA Priorities Survey ’24-’26

Every two years we ask the community for feedback to help us decide what issues our community needs our help with the most. In the past, this...

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DISABILITY RIGHTS LOUISIANA FILES LAWSUIT TO STOP NEW LAWS THAT SUPPRESS THE VOTE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Contact: Andrew Bizer of Bizer & DeReus Phone: (504) 473-0018 Email: andrew@bizerlaw.com DISABILITY RIGHTS LOUISIANA FILES LAWSUIT TO STOP NEW LAWS THAT SUPPRESS THE...

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Disability Rights Louisiana Receives $2 Million Gift from the Yield Giving Open Call

We are thrilled to announce that today, MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced Disability Rights Louisiana as one of the Yield Giving Open Call’s awardees working with people...

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Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and LSU Law Student Bar Association to Hold Race Judicata 5k on April 6, 2024 to benefit Disability Rights Louisiana

We are extremely thrilled and honored to share that Loyola University New Orleans College of Law’s Student Bar Association is once again generously helping DRLA raise funds...

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Disability Rights Louisiana Announces Hiring of New Executive Director, Ms. Ranie Thompson

Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) is thrilled to announce that we have taken a major step forward in our mission to protect, advocate for, and empower people with...

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NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION – A.A., ET AL., V. ABRAHAM

The litigation may affect your rights. Please read carefully. PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE This notice informs you about a class-action lawsuit against the SECRETARY of the Louisiana...

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