Disability Rights Louisiana mourns the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Disability Rights Louisiana mourns the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg’s unrelenting pursuit of justice and equality has paved a hard fought path to righteousness, inclusion and opportunity for the historically disenfranchised and perpetually undervalued. Justice…
More Continue Reading: Disability Rights Louisiana mourns the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgDisability Rights Louisiana Responds to the Death of Mr. George Floyd
As an organization that represents individuals that have all too often been the subjects of reprehensible acts of violence and brutality perpetrated by figures of authority, including law enforcement, Disability Rights Louisiana stands firmly with the family, friends and supporters…
More Continue Reading: Disability Rights Louisiana Responds to the Death of Mr. George FloydCommon COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Related Benefits Questions & Answers
Disability Rights Louisiana has put together a document that answers some common questions people have related to what might happen to their existing benefits, and what new benefits they might be eligible for during the COVID-19 crisis. This document includes…
More Continue Reading: Common COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Related Benefits Questions & AnswersDRLA signs on to CCD letter pushing for timely issue of CARES Recovery Rebates to recipients of SSI, Social Security, or VA Disability Compensation & Veterans Pension
(April 3, 2020) On Friday, the Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities (CCD) issued a letter to federal leaders urging the Social Security Administration (SSA) to coordinate with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Veterans Administration (VA), to share information…
More Continue Reading: DRLA signs on to CCD letter pushing for timely issue of CARES Recovery Rebates to recipients of SSI, Social Security, or VA Disability Compensation & Veterans PensionDisability Rights Louisiana: Response to COVID-19
As concerns over the health and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities increase as a result of circumstances surrounding COVID-19 (otherwise known as the “Coronavirus”), Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) remains committed to continuing to aggressively represent the best interest of all…
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Disability Rights Louisiana has put together this resource page full of helpful links to information and resources related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic: General Information Members of the public can continue to get information from the Governor’s office by…
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For immediate release, from National Health Law Program: New Orleans – A federal judge approved settlement of a class action lawsuit that will enable children and youth with complex medical needs to get the in-home nursing they need to remain…
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Washington, DC – A new report released today by the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) shows many of America’s polling places remain inaccessible to people with disabilities. The report, entitled Blocking the Ballot Box: Ending Misuse of the ADA to Close Polling Places,…
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2019 saw Disability Rights Louisiana/Advocacy Center receive the NDRN Advocacy Award for our work on behalf of people with disabilities in jails and prisons. Our successful defense of P&A standing in the case against David Wade Correctional Center (DWCC) and…
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