Join us for a Lunch and Learn as we educate and empowering individuals and families about their plan of care. We'll develop a plan of care that fits your needs, supervise your direct support worker, and address your concerns. CLICK HERE to register
Agenda: Learn about the history of home & community-based services Network with other families and advocates in the NELA community Share your story or experience as a parent or self-advocate and where you are experiencing challenges or barriers in the service-system Provide input or suggestions for advocacy the 2024 Legislative advocacy agenda Recap the 2023 […]
Amplify Your Voice For Change. Do you have ideas or suggestions for programs, services, or policies to improve outcomes for people with developmental disabilities. Join in the event to give input for consideration on 2024 Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council grassroots advocacy agenda? This event is for you. Join us to learn about: To develop the […]
Join in on a conversation with local empowerment speaker and statewide advocate for disability rights, Rashad Bristo on how to move past life's setbacks, challenge any obstacle, and have a bright future through self-advocacy and self-determination. Join us in person or virtually. Register for Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/2m32sax6 Register for In-Person: https://tinyurl.com/yyu83hxw For questions or more information, […]
Remember, as a child, the fascination with big trucks, dump trucks, ambulances, police cars, tractors, bull dozers and the like? Every child loves to see and engage with these larger than life vehicles. As a Fall event, Families Helping Families will present the opportunity for children of all ages to “Touch-A-Truck”. This unique event will […]
How to participate in statewide grassroots advocacy efforts for the developmental disability community How to prepare your talking points and personal story to share your lived experience with legislators The art of making that “Hard Ask” Presenter: Konstance Causey, Regional Advocacy Leader, LaCAN ZOOM Registation link : tinyurl.com/ybchvwet
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Quarterly meeting discussing the delivery and implementation of services for individuals with developmental disabilities (i.e. Earlysteps services, waivers, family support, access to care). Committee members and the public are welcome to bring questions and concerns. TO PARTICPATE VIA ZOOM http://tinyurl.com/R8RACMEET
