Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council

Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council Independence, Self-Determination, Productivity, Integration, Inclusion

The goal of the Developmental Disabilities Council is to effectively implement the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 in Louisiana. All actions and efforts undertaken by the Council, either directly or through funded grant projects, are directed to advocacy, capacity building and systems change activities to affect real and meaningful reform of Louisiana’s system

of services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Council advocates for the community services and supports desired by individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, increased availability of those supports for Louisiana’s citizens now waiting for those services, appropriate rebalancing of Louisiana’s resources to better meet the needs of our citizens with disabilities and their families, and reasonable fiscal expenditures to support high quality community services.

Join us in welcoming Erika Joseph as the new LaCAN Leader for Region 4 - Acadiana Area!Read more about Erika:https://con...
04/16/2026

Join us in welcoming Erika Joseph as the new LaCAN Leader for Region 4 - Acadiana Area!

Read more about Erika:
https://conta.cc/4sOWcCk

The state's budget for next year (beginning July 1) passed out of committee with changes yesterday.Will be heard on Hous...
04/14/2026

The state's budget for next year (beginning July 1) passed out of committee with changes yesterday.

Will be heard on House Floor Thursday.

Your State Representative needs to hear from you!

Learn more and how to act:
https://conta.cc/4cv4rNF

HB74 by Rep. Echols would create an Autism Spectrum Alert. It's being heard in committee this week. Act NOW!Learn more:h...
04/13/2026

HB74 by Rep. Echols would create an Autism Spectrum Alert. It's being heard in committee this week. Act NOW!

Learn more:
https://conta.cc/3Q6PRnX

The Louisianan Department of Education would like to hear from you!LDOE is asking for public feedback on their annual ID...
04/13/2026

The Louisianan Department of Education would like to hear from you!

LDOE is asking for public feedback on their annual IDEA grant application.

Click below to learn more.
https://conta.cc/4tviHNg

SB34 by Sen. McMath is headed to the Senate Floor for debate.If you feel an emergency alert for people with disabilities...
04/10/2026

SB34 by Sen. McMath is headed to the Senate Floor for debate.

If you feel an emergency alert for people with disabilities is something Louisiana needs, you must act NOW!

Contact your Senator today!

Learn more:
https://conta.cc/4eaeE4m

House Appropriations Committee will meet Monday, April 13th. They will be voting on the state's budget for next year. Th...
04/08/2026

House Appropriations Committee will meet Monday, April 13th. They will be voting on the state's budget for next year.

There are some disability related issues not in the proposed budget.

Learn more
https://conta.cc/3NQZgPV

04/08/2026

Louisiana Voting Update – 2026 Elections

Closed-Party Primaries start in 2026. If you can’t vote in person, here’s how to vote by mail:

For Voters with Disabilities:
Homebound or physically disabled? Apply for an automatic absentee ballot.
Provide proof of disability (doctor’s note, DMV ID, or disability benefits).
Choose to get a ballot for one election or all future elections.

For Seniors (65+):
Apply using the general absentee ballot form.
Choose one election or all future elections.

Nursing Home Residents:
A registrar can bring a ballot or voting machine to your facility during early voting.
Contact your parish registrar of voters to apply or ask questions.

Deadline: 4:30 PM, 4 days before the election

For more information visit:
https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/Pages/DisabledElderlyCitizens.aspx

Your voice matters!The Human Development Center at LSU Health New Orleans needs your help with a project to learn more a...
04/07/2026

Your voice matters!

The Human Development Center at LSU Health New Orleans needs your help with a project to learn more about what people with disabilities in Louisiana need. They want to know what is working well and what could be better.

More details on survey below
https://conta.cc/4sSob4J

The Split Second Foundation and the Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs are hosting Disability Awareness D...
04/04/2026

The Split Second Foundation and the Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs are hosting Disability Awareness Day at the Louisiana State Capitol during the 2026 Regular Session on May 4, 2026 from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

Click below for the full agenda.
https://conta.cc/48o3Vj0

We'd like to hear from you! The U.S. Access Board is asking the public for input on how these tables and the rooms aroun...
04/02/2026

We'd like to hear from you! The U.S. Access Board is asking the public for input on how these tables and the rooms around them should be designed.

Click below form more details and how to comment.
https://conta.cc/4dqC19B

LaCAN and the yellow shirts are out today with other advocates supporting the need to establish an emergency alert for p...
04/01/2026

LaCAN and the yellow shirts are out today with other advocates supporting the need to establish an emergency alert for people with I/DD!

SB34 being heard in Senate Health and Welfare now!

Exciting news! SB34 will be heard in Senate Health and Welfare Wednesday! Let's advocate for an emergency alert for the ...
03/31/2026

Exciting news! SB34 will be heard in Senate Health and Welfare Wednesday! Let's advocate for an emergency alert for the DD community!

https://conta.cc/4shYrhT

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4354 S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard, Suite 200
Baton Rouge, LA
70816

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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We envision a system of services and supports in Louisiana which enable individuals with developmental disabilities to exercise self-determination, be independent, productive and integrated and included in all facets of community life.

The Council’s mission is to lead and promote advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The goal of the Developmental Disabilities Council is to effectively implement the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 in Louisiana. All actions and efforts undertaken by the Council, either directly or through funded grant projects, are directed to advocacy, capacity building and systems change activities to affect real and meaningful reform of Louisiana’s system of services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Council advocates for the community services and supports desired by individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, increased availability of those supports for Louisiana’s citizens now waiting for those services, appropriate rebalancing of Louisiana’s resources to better meet the needs of our citizens with disabilities and their families, and reasonable fiscal expenditures to support high quality community services.