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.
Louisianans with Disabilities have a right to accessible voting. Elections are coming soon. Make Your Plan to vote.
Louisiana’s upcoming election is Tuesday, November 3rd. Early voting began on October 20th and runs through October 27th. Polls are closed on Sunday, October 25th.
Elections and polling places must be accessible to people with all types of disabilities. Making a plan to vote ahead of time will help avoid problems on Election Day.
GeauxVote has a pamphlet that talks about the ways that people with disabilities can get the assistance they need for voting: www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting/disabled-elderly-citizens.
Want help making sure you get the accommodations you need? You may be able to find answers and help by contacting:
Disability Rights Louisiana - 1-800-960-7706, www.DisabilityRightsLA.org.
Your local registrar of voters - voterportal.sos.la.gov/registrar.
The Secretary of State’s Election hotline and webpage - 1-800-883-2805
The Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs - 225-219-7553
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Disability Rights Louisiana Announces Voting Accessibility Hotline for Early Voting and Election Day
Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) encourages voters across Louisiana to contact its voting hotline if they experience accessibility barriers or issues during early voting or on Election Day for the November 2026 election.
Early voting takes place October 20–27, 2026, excluding Sunday, October 25. During the early voting period, DRLA’s voting hotline will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The hotline will also be available on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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 and download a .pdf copy of this press release:
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. ...
Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) protects and advocates for the human and legal rights of people with disabilities of all ages across Louisiana. DRLA works to empower the disability community to live an integrated life, free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Building on recent successes with impactful litigation and innovative programming, DRLA now seeks its next Executive Director (ED).
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the new ED will lead a highly qualified team of approximately 50 dedicated staff delivering free legal services, educating policymakers, advocating for clients, and delivering trainings throughout the state. The ED will oversee organizational development, supervise senior staff, and manage a roughly $5M annual budget. They will also ensure compliance with legal and funder requirements, safeguarding the short- and long-term fiscal and programmatic health of the organization.
DRLA seeks a compassionate manager who will foster a strong internal culture and lead strategic growth in service of greater impact for the disability community across Louisiana.
The ideal candidate will have significant nonprofit leadership and management experience within disability rights, legal advocacy, or a closely related field. Strong candidates will demonstrate commitment to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, motivating teams and fostering alignment, and mobilizing public and private support and partnership for the systems change and direct service work DRLA does.
The ED will exhibit humble servant leadership and will have a strong ability to build relationships and gain the trust of the Board and staff at all levels of the organization. The ED will represent DRLA publicly and will continue to elevate the organization’s profile as a critical, impactful agency, both across the state and nationwide.
Click here to read the full job description and to apply:
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