Disability Rights Louisiana Announces Hiring of New Executive Director, Ms. Ranie Thompson
Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) is thrilled to announce that we have taken a major step forward in our mission to protect, advocate for, and empower people with disabilities by hiring Ranie Thompson as our next Executive Director! Ranie has dedicated…
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The litigation may affect your rights. Please read carefully. PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE This notice informs you about a class-action lawsuit against the SECRETARY of the Louisiana Department of Health and the LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. You may be either…
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Disability Rights Louisiana Included as Recipient of $300,000 From City of New Orleans’ ARPA Funding for Economic Mobility Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $300,000 grant by the City of New…
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Recently our Financial Access Inclusion and Resources Program (FAIR), issued a 4 year report that summarizes the services and successes of the program since its inception. You can view or download a full copy of this report here: DOWNLOAD PDF…
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September is National Preparedness Month, an observance to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. DRLA works to ensure equitable disaster planning and response. We aim to eliminate barriers to…
More Continue Reading: September is National Preparedness Month – Our Resource Guide Can Help You PrepareDRLA Policy Analyst, Dr. Ashley Volion, Interviews Gubernatorial Candidates on Disability Issues
As election season approaches this fall, Disability Rights Louisiana is asking candidates running for the Governor’s Office about their ideas, views, and policies regarding people with disabilities – who make up over one-third of our state’s population. Our interview series…
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Next week, beginning on May 2nd, Disability Rights Louisiana will join organizations across the state by participating in regional Giving Days. Giving Days are 24 hour events that showcase the work being done by nonprofits in our communities, and give…
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We are excited to share that Loyola University New Orleans College of Law’s Student Bar Association is generously helping DRLA raise funds and awareness around disability rights by hosting and organizing a 5k charity event called Race Judicata 5k 2023!…
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This week, Disability Rights Louisiana’s legal team began the remedy phase of a lawsuit against Louisiana’s Department of Public Safety and Corrections over conditions at David Wade Correctional Center (DWCC), a state prison in North Louisiana. The remedy phase of…
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We are excited to announce that starting on November 21st, we are launching a statewide information campaign to help promote equity and community integration for Louisianans of all ages with mental, physical, and intellectual disabilities. The information campaign focuses on…
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