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.
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:
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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
Join us tomorrow at the Empowerment Through Employment Conference on Tuesday, July 28th from 9am to 4pm!
This FREE Virtual Conference is presented by Bayou Land Families Helping Families, Statewide Independent Living Council of Louisiana, LSU Health New Orleans , Disability Rights Louisiana, and the Louisiana Department of Health Office for Citizens With Developmental Disabilities.
Join us as we cover important topics and provide clear, practical answers to questions like:
• 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?
…and much more!
GET THE INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT YOU NEED TO PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE.
Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ub12ahEyTHyasoGC3VuG8A#/registration
Learn more: www.hdc.lsuhsc.edu/News1/2026-06-22_empowerment-through-employment-conference.aspx ... See MoreSee Less
Join us at the Empowerment Through Employment Conference on Tuesday, July 28th from 9am to 4pm!
This FREE Virtual Conference is presented by Bayou Land Families Helping Families, Statewide Independent Living Council of Louisiana, LSU Health New Orleans , Disability Rights Louisiana, and the Louisiana Department of Health Office for Citizens With Developmental Disabilities.
Join us as we cover important topics and provide clear, practical answers to questions like:
• 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?
…and much more!
GET THE INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT YOU NEED TO PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE.
Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ub12ahEyTHyasoGC3VuG8A#/registration
Learn more: www.hdc.lsuhsc.edu/News1/2026-06-22_empowerment-through-employment-conference.aspx ... See MoreSee Less