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.
Join Dr. Ashley Volion of Disability Rights Louisiana for an interactive training to help voters with disabilities feel informed, prepared, and confident about voting.
Thursday, August 27 @ 12pm
Google Meet link: meet.google.com/ifi-emtn-xsu
Presented by the Louisiana Hispanic Association in collaboration with Disability Rights Louisiana.
For questions or accommodations, contact: LouisianaLatinos@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less
On Tuesday, July 28th, DRLA co-hosted the all day Empowerment Through Employment Conference with Bayou Land Families Helping Families, Statewide Independent Living Council of Louisiana, Human Development Center at LSU Health New Orleans, and the Louisiana Department of Health Office for Citizens With Developmental Disabilities.
Thanks to Human Development Center at LSU Health New Orleans, you can now view the conference on their YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JudVGt3vlQ
These presentations provide information, resources, and clear, practical answers to questions to help you plan with confidence, such as:
• When should I begin planning for my child's future employment?
• What meaningful job opportunities are available for individuals with disabilities?
• How could working affect my benefits?
• What if I need assistive technology or equipment to do my job?
• What programs and supports are available to help with education and employment?
Thanks to all of our partners, presenters, and attendees for making the Empowerment through Employment conference a success! ... See MoreSee Less
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 related to education, independence and decision-making power, their rights in institutions, employment, protection from financial abuse, voting, and the rights of older adults.
You can take our survey linked below to see our Priorities and Goals proposed for fiscal year 2026-27. If you believe there are more effective ways that we could advocate for individuals with disabilities in Louisiana within these priorities, please let us know in the spaces provided for your comment:
forms.gle/Erh4vouU8XxbFALLA
If you have any issues accessing the survey or other questions, please contact us at 800-960-7705 or send an email to info@disabilityrightsla.org. ... See MoreSee Less