Statewide Independent Living Council of Louisiana

10/31/2025

Shreveport IL staff Paula and Gary at the State Fair Senior Day Expo today 🌻

Hi Paula and Gary!

09/28/2025

St. Landry Abilities is hosting its Annual Resource Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10am to 3:30pm at Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts in Opelousas.

The workshop is jammed packed with informative sessions on topics that are important to families living with disabilities.

Check out the schedule at this link: https://st-landry.cls.co/fxSY.

The event is free and includes lunch, vendors, and prizes.

Register to attend at https://st-landry.cls.co/bXsK

09/24/2025

There will be an disaster preparedness training for people with disabilities and other functional needs on Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ree Alario Center, 6900 Saints Drive, Metairie, LA. Register at www.surveymonkey.com/r/JPOP2025.
The New Orleans and Jefferson Parish Offices of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in collaboration with Disability Access Solutions, Volunteer Louisiana, and other community partners, will host this training and provide information on critical resources and guidance to strengthen readiness during emergencies. In addition to expert-led sessions, the training will feature a resource fair at the conclusion of the day, where agencies and partner organizations will provide information and services directly to residents.
This training is free, includes lunch and while designed for people with disabilities and other functional needs, it is open to all. We ask that participants please register at 🔗: www.surveymonkey.com/r/JPOP2025.

09/18/2025

09/17/2025

There will be an emergency preparedness training for people with disabilities and other functional needs on Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ree Alario Center, 6900 Saints Drive, Metairie, LA. Register at www.surveymonkey.com/r/JPOP2025.
The New Orleans and Jefferson Parish Offices of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in collaboration with Disability Access Solutions, Volunteer Louisiana, and other community partners, will host this training and provide information on critical resources and guidance to strengthen readiness during emergencies In addition to expert-led sessions, the training will feature a resource fair at the conclusion of the day, where agencies and partner organizations will provide information and services directly to residents.
This training is free, includes lunch and while designed for individuals with disabilities and other functional needs, it is open to all. We ask that participants please register at 🔗: www.surveymonkey.com/r/JPOP2025.

09/12/2025

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09/11/2025

Minimum qualifications will be the same for all sign language interpreters. There are additional requirements for interpreters working in specialized settings, such as PreK-12 educational settings, and court or legal settings.

To read more, please visit: https://lcd.la.gov/interpreting-program/minimum-qualifications-standards-for-american-sign-language-interpreters/

09/10/2025

The Baton Rouge People First Chapter had a great meeting today! lots of planing today, stay tuned to see what great things they have planned in the next few weeks!