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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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DRLA Announces New Limited Hours for Walk-In Appointments

Effective August 31, 2026: Disability Rights Louisiana’s New Orleans office will only accept walk-ins: Tuesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm DRLA will not be accepting walk-ins outside these…

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Text reads, "We are hiring! Join our team. Open positions: Staff Attorney (PABBS) - New Orleans. Staff Attorney (New Orleans preferred (possibility for remote depended upon location). Investigative Advocate - Statewide, preference for Baton Rouge area or Alexandria area. For links to information on applying and full job descriptions, visit: https://disabilityrightsla.org/who-we-are/employment. The photo at right is of a young black woman with short hair in a gray striped sweater, smiling and using her wheelchair. A young black woman with long curly hair wearing glasses is standing crouched behind her, embracing her while she holds her left hand. The DRLA logo is at bottom right, a figure in blue supported by figures in green on each side. Underneath are the words "Protect. Advocate. Empower."

We are now hiring! Come join the DRLA team!

  DRLA is now hiring! Join our team of dedicated attorneys and advocates!   We are currently seeking applicants for the following positions:   Staff Attorney (PABSS) Location: New Orleans Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) has an immediate opening for a…

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DRLA Releases FY25 Annual Report

We are proud to share our FY25 Annual Report with you. In the words of our Executive Director Ranie Thompson, “This year demanded more of us—and our team rose with resilience, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to those we serve….

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DRLA Priorities for FY ’26-27 Open For Comment

Every year we ask the community for feedback to help us decide what issues our community needs our help with the most. In the past, this has led us to focus our work on helping people with disabilities with issues…

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DRLA Featured in Louisiana Bar Journal

The Louisiana State Bar Association’s publication, the Louisiana Bar Journal, is a bimonthly magazine containing substantive law articles and Association news. The October/November 2024 edition, “Focus on Accessibility and the Law,” that featured articles by DRLA attorneys and advocates, “…seeks…

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News & Events

Logo for Disability Rights Louisiana features a blue figure supported by a green figure on each side. At right under "Disability Rights Louisiana" are the words "Protect. Advocate. Empower."

DRLA Announces New Limited Hours for Walk-In Appointments

Effective August 31, 2026: Disability Rights Louisiana's New Orleans office will only accept walk-ins: Tuesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday...

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Text in white against a blue background above a row of diverse people standing in silhouette that reads "We care about what you think. Answer this survey to let us know what matters to you and how we can serve you better. Link: https://forms.gle/Erh4vouU8XxbFALLA"

DRLA Priorities for FY ’26-27 Open For Comment

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

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Disability Rights Louisiana Announces Statewide Election Day Voting Hotline for June 27 Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2026 Media Contact: Dr. Ashley Volion, Policy Analyst Disability Rights Louisiana Phone: (504) 434-4680   Disability Rights Louisiana Announces Statewide Election Day...

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Disability Rights Louisiana Announces Early Voting Accessibility Hotline for June 2026 Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2026 Media Contact: Dr. Ashley Volion, Policy Analyst Disability Rights Louisiana Phone: (504) 434-4680 Disability Rights Louisiana Announces Early Voting Accessibility Hotline...

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Cover for annual report features dark blue, green, and light blue diagonal stripes in the upper left and lower right corners. Text reads "2025 Annual Report." Text at bottom reads "800-960-7705. Disabilityrightsla.org. In the upper left corner is the logo for Disability Rights Louisiana, featuring a blue figure at center with a green figure standing by it on each side. Underneath are the words "Protect. Advocate. Empower."

DRLA Releases FY25 Annual Report

We are proud to share our FY25 Annual Report with you. In the words of our Executive Director Ranie Thompson, “This year demanded more of us—and our...

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Text reads, "We are hiring! Join our team. Open positions: Staff Attorney (PABBS) - New Orleans. Staff Attorney (New Orleans preferred (possibility for remote depended upon location). Investigative Advocate - Statewide, preference for Baton Rouge area or Alexandria area. For links to information on applying and full job descriptions, visit: https://disabilityrightsla.org/who-we-are/employment. The photo at right is of a young black woman with short hair in a gray striped sweater, smiling and using her wheelchair. A young black woman with long curly hair wearing glasses is standing crouched behind her, embracing her while she holds her left hand. The DRLA logo is at bottom right, a figure in blue supported by figures in green on each side. Underneath are the words "Protect. Advocate. Empower."

We are now hiring! Come join the DRLA team!

  DRLA is now hiring! Join our team of dedicated attorneys and advocates!   We are currently seeking applicants for the following positions:   Staff Attorney (PABSS)...

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Graphic on purple background with text that reads "We will be closed February 16 & 17. Happy Mardi Gras!" At the top of the graphic are mardi gras beads in purple, green, and gold acting as a border. At bottom right is the Disability Rights Louisiana logo--a figure in blue with a figure in green on each side over the words "Protect. Advocate. Empower."

DRLA Offices Will Be Closed February 16th and 17th for Mardi Gras

Happy Mardi Gras! DRLA offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th, and Tuesday, February 17th—so any calls for assistance received during that time will have a...

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DRLA Offices Will Be Closed December 19-26th

Happy Holidays! DRLA offices will be closing from December 19 through December 26, so any calls for assistance received during that time will have a delayed response....

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Help Shape Our Work – Take DRLA’s Community Input Survey!

This is an opportunity for you to honestly tell us about the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout Louisiana, and how Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) can help....

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New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Conducts Accessibility Survey

Do you have an impairment that impacts your transit experience?   Do you face challenges when using RTA bus, ferry, streetcar, or paratransit service?   If so,...

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DRLA Policy Analyst, Dr. Ashley Volion, Interviews New Orleans Mayoral & City Council Candidates on Disability Issues

As early voting for the October 11th Open Primary Elections in Orleans begins on September 27th, Disability Rights Louisiana is asking candidates running for Mayor and City...

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Louisiana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Announces Public Briefings on the Role of Coroners in Involuntary Commitments in Louisiana

In a press release sent on September 8th, the U.S. Commission on Civl Rights announced that, "they will convene a series of public, web-based briefings to discuss...

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Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
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