What is Disability Rights Louisiana?
Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) is a statewide non-profit agency providing FREE legal services, advocacy, and other supports to children, adults, and seniors with disabilities.
Disability Rights Louisiana protects and advocates for the human and legal rights of all children, adults and seniors with disabilities. Our work aims to empower the disability community to live an integrated life, free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
What do we do?
Disability Rights Louisiana provides six types of assistance:
- Legal Assistance
- Community Advocacy (Programs)
- Information & Referral
- Outreach & Training
- Legislative Information & Education
- Investigations of Abuse & Neglect
We assist in the following areas:
- Community Integration/Healthcare
- Disability Accessibility
- Decisionmaking
- Employment/Financial Planning
- Voting
- Rights of People in Institutions
- Special Education
How to request help
- Call our toll-free number: 1-800-960-7705
- Complete our online intake form: https://disabilityrightsla.org/get-help-now/
- Email us at: info@disabilityrightsla.org