DRLA 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…
More Continue Reading: Louisiana’s Children Mental Health Lawsuit, A.A., et al. v. Phillips, et al: Class Notice PostedFEMA shares Hurricane Preparedness Videos in ASL
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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Dear Friends, It goes without saying that this year has been a challenging one. The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic and the devastation caused by multiple hurricanes have produced a great deal of pain and suffering throughout our great state…
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DRLA is working to ensure that your vote is fully accessible and as safe as possible. Please visit our Voting page for helpful links, important deadlines, information about accommodations for voters with disabilities, and more. We encourage you to…
More Continue Reading: DRLA Provides Information, Helpful Links, & Election Day Hotline for Voters with DisabilitiesDisaster Assistance Resources: FEMA Region 6 Disability Integration Team
IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING DISASTER ASSISTANCE RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: FEMA’s Region 6 Disability Integration team members will provide support to its disability partners throughout Louisiana to ensure that the needs of people with disabilities, including access and functional needs,…
More Continue Reading: Disaster Assistance Resources: FEMA Region 6 Disability Integration TeamNovember 3rd General Election: Geauxvote.com, Deadlines, Absentee Ballots, Disability Program
As the November 3rd Presidential Election Day approaches, we wanted to share some important deadlines and information about absentee voting: The GeauxVote.com page is a clearing house for all elections-related information including information about candidates, voter registration information, statistics, and educational…
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