DRLA Mourns Beloved Friend and Colleague, Glyn Faye Butler Kilbourne
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of our beloved colleague and friend, Glyn Faye Butler Kilbourne, who passed away on Friday, October 15th. Glyn worked at Disability Rights Louisiana for over 24 years, advocating for people…
More Continue Reading: DRLA Mourns Beloved Friend and Colleague, Glyn Faye Butler KilbourneClass Status Granted for Hundreds of Prisoners in Federal Lawsuit by DRLA & ACLU Against David Wade Correctional Center
On Monday, September 20th, a federal judge granted class certification as part of a lawsuit filed by DRLA and the ACLU of Louisiana in 2018. From WWLTV.com: Monday’s ruling by a federal judge means criminal justice advocates who filed the…
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If you are encountering difficulties in the wake of Hurricane Ida, we may be able to help with the following types of disaster-related issues: • Problems obtaining necessary medicines or assistive devices from Medicaid. • Not having access to the…
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Imagine one day you are going about your life, choosing what you wear for the day, what you eat for meals, how you spend your time, who you spend time with, what you watch on TV, and even where you…
More Continue Reading: Disability Rights Louisiana Statement Regarding Britney Spears’ Court TestimonyDRLA Priorities Survey ’22-’23
Every year we ask for feedback from the community to help us set our priorities and goals that guide our work. In the past, these have led us to focus our work on helping to protect, advocate for, and empower…
More Continue Reading: DRLA Priorities Survey ’22-’23Louisiana’s Children Mental Health Lawsuit, A.A., et al. v. Phillips, et al: Class Notice Posted
On May 25, 2021, U.S. District Court Judge, Brian A. Jackson, certified a case filed in federal district court in the Middle District of Louisiana, A.A. et al. v. Phillips (case number: 19-00770-BAJ-SDJ), as a class action lawsuit on behalf…
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FEMA, (Federal Emergency Management Agency) has released these helpful videos in American Sign Language to assist with hurricane preparation: Hurricane Season and Flood Insurance (ASL PSA) Applying for Disaster Assistance (ASL PSA) Registration Steps for Disaster Assistance…
More Continue Reading: FEMA shares Hurricane Preparedness Videos in ASLBaptist Community Ministries Awards $655,000 to Disability Rights Louisiana
This three-year Transom Grant will support Disability Rights Louisiana’s work with formerly incarcerated people with disabilities in the Greater New Orleans area. Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $655,000 Baptist Community…
More Continue Reading: Baptist Community Ministries Awards $655,000 to Disability Rights LouisianaFederal Judge Approves Class Action Lawsuit filed by DRLA and Partners on Behalf of Children with Mental Health Needs in Louisiana
Outcome of Lawsuit Could Affect Tens of Thousands of Children Across the State From a press release issued by Southern Poverty Law Center: NEW ORLEANS, La. – U.S. District Court Judge Brian A. Jackson ruled last week that a lawsuit…
More Continue Reading: Federal Judge Approves Class Action Lawsuit filed by DRLA and Partners on Behalf of Children with Mental Health Needs in LouisianaFederal Judge Rules Medical Care At Angola Violates The Americans With Disabilities Act
On Wednesday, a federal judge ruled that the medical care given to patients at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola has been constitutionally inadequate, and has failed to accommodate people with disabilities for decades. The Department of Corrections will now…
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