We work on behalf of people with disabilities to combat all forms of discrimination, abuse and neglect through monitoring, investigations and legal action.
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.
We provide people with disabilities the tools, resources and assistance that empower them to exercise maximum independence and self-determination.
Beignet Fest is tomorrow, November 6th! We are grateful to be included in the Resource Walk among these agencies doing great work in our community.
We will be sharing information about how we protect, empower, and advocate for people with disabilities across Louisiana. Stop by our table and say hi! ...
Every eligible voter deserves equal access to the ballot box. During the November 3rd Election, DRLA staff monitored 140 polling places for accessibility across 16 Louisiana parishes.
Do you have questions about voting with a disability?
Call us at 504-522-2337 or visit our website: DisabilityRightsLA.org. ...
Polls are open today until 8pm! Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) encourages voters across Louisiana to contact our voting hotline if they experience accessibility barriers or issues for the November 2026 election.
Voters can call or text: (504) 434-4680
The hotline will accept reports of accessibility concerns and barriers experienced by voters throughout Louisiana. DRLA encourages voters with disabilities, older voters, and any voter experiencing barriers to contact the hotline for support and information.
Every eligible voter deserves equal access to the ballot box. Our goal is to help ensure that voters across Louisiana can cast their ballots safely, independently, and with dignity.
Disability Rights Louisiana is Louisiana’s federally designated Protection and Advocacy agency and works to protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities throughout the state.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Ashley Volion, Policy Analyst
Disability Rights Louisiana
Phone: (504) 434-4680
Click here to visit our website:
disabilityrightsla.org/disability-rights-louisiana-announces-voting-accessibility-hotline-for-ear...
For additional information about Disability Rights Louisiana, call (504) 522-2337 or visit disabilityrightsla.org. ...