Region 8 Advisory Committee Meeting
2024-01-23 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | Families Helping Families NELA, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, LA, 71291, United States
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

Youth Health Transition Essentials: What, Why, and How
2024-01-24 10:00 - 11:00
REGISTER NOW:
https://tinyurl.com/YHTJan24

Bullying Prevention & Anti- Discrimination Laws
2024-02-13 11:00 - 12:00
Learning Objective: To discuss the bullying prevention law, anti-discrimination laws, and the importance of inclusion for children with exceptionalities.
Registration Link:
http://tinyurl.com/ycx3327y

2024 Legislative Roundtable Luncheon
2024-02-16 11:00 - 13:30 | Monroe Public Safety Center, Auditorium, 1810 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Monroe, LA, 71202, United States
Join us either IN-PERSON/VIRTUALLY for this annual opportunity to connect with your legislators from NELA and share in a discussion on the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council’s 2024 Legislative Advocacy Agenda.
Lunch provided for all who REGISTER to attend IN-PERSON.
Registration links:
Register to Participate In-Person:
http://tinyurl.com/4k7yb8xb
Register to Participate via Zoom:
http://tinyurl.com/LACANRTR8

Social Security SSI And Other Related Topics Webinar
2024-02-20 13:00 - 14:30
Registration links: http://tinyurl.com/socsecandssi

The Bridge from High School to Postsecondary Services
2024-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
REGISTER NOW
https://tinyurl.com/BridgeFeb26

Social Security Benefits for People with Disabilities Webinar
2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:00
Topic: Social Security Benefits for People with Disabilities – Everything You Wanted to Know WebinarGuest Speaker: Maria Alvarez, Social Security Administration Public Affairs Specialist in Louisiana, will discuss everything you wanted to know about Social Security benefits for people with disabilities. Participants will learn about disability benefits and the disability application process; and about other Social Security programs, and who qualifies.
Link to Register: http://tinyurl.com/SSIMarch1224

LEARN THE SIGNS: ACT EARLY
2024-03-25 11:00 - 12:00
Link to Register: https://tinyurl.com/37vnh277

The New And Improved Section 504 Webinar
2024-03-26 11:00 - 12:30
Join us for information on how Section 504 might help your child in school and to get tips you can use during your Section 504 committee meetings.
Link to Register: http://tinyurl.com/Newandimp504NE

Supports & Services For Person Centered Care
2024-03-27 13:30 - 14:30
Discover services for those with developmental disabilities that are based on the needs of the recipient and are developed using a person centered process.
Link to Register: http://tinyurl.com/Nedhsa327

Easter Extravaganza!
2024-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Chennault Park, 8475 Millhaven Rd, Monroe, LA, 71201, United States
For adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Link to Register: https://tinyurl.com/fhfnela

What You Need To Know About Interdiction, Continuing Tutorship, & guardianship
2024-04-12 11:00 - 12:30
Registration Link:

http://tinyurl.com/ FHFINTERDICTION

Section 504? Special Education? What's The Difference?
2024-04-25 11:00 - 12:00
Registration links: http://tinyurl.com/NELA-whats-the-diff

Northeast La-Region 8 Parent and Family Engagement Meetings for the developmental disability community
2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:00
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council wants to hear your ideas and recommendations on issues impacting people with developmental disabilities for consideration as priorities for the Council’s 2025 Legislative Advocacy Agenda.
Virtual
July 10th – 10 AM – Zoom : https://tinyurl.com/bdfrfwxm

Northeast La-Region 8 Parent and Family Engagement Meetings for the developmental disability community
2024-07-16 18:00 - 18:30
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council wants to hear your ideas and recommendations on issues impacting people with developmental disabilities for consideration as priorities for the Council’s 2025 Legislative Advocacy Agenda.
Virtual
July 16th – 6 PM – Zoom : https://tinyurl.com/bdeyw5n4

Northeast La-Region 8 Parent and Family Engagement Meetings for the developmental disability community
2024-07-23 13:00 - 14:30
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council wants to hear your ideas and recommendations on issues impacting people with developmental disabilities for consideration as priorities for the Council’s 2025 Legislative Advocacy Agenda.
Virtual
July 23th – 1 PM – Zoom : https://tinyurl.com/3f57z3a3

Celebrating Disability Pride! Family DAY For The Developmental Disability Community
2024-07-26 11:00 - 13:30 | Smiles Park At KIROLI, 820 Kiroli Rd,, West Monroe, LA, United States
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council wants to hear your ideas and recommendations on issues impacting people with developmental disabilities for consideration as priorities for the Council’s 2025 Legislative Advocacy Agenda.
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/3syctzs9

AN INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION WITH THE LDOE SPECIAL EDUCATION OMBUDSMAN
2024-09-24 10:00 - 23:00
Dispute Resolution Options & Parent Considerations
New Policy Changes for 2024

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/2s4cj2en

ULM’S ACES Transition and Postsecondary Program
2024-10-08 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a presentation on ULM’s Academics, Career, Engagement, and Support (ACES) program. This is Louisiana’s newest comprehensive transition and postsecondary education experience for young adults with intellectual disabilities. ACES provides its students with an inclusive college experience, including courses designed to prepare participants for the workforce.
REGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/ULMAces

Are You Prepared?
2025-02-26 11:00 - 12:30
Preparing for a disaster is crucial for children, youth, and adults with disabilities. Join us as we provide tips and resources on how to plan & prepare before a disaster strikes.
Webinar Registration: https: //tinyurl.com/emergfhf8

2025 Legislative Roundtable
2025-03-21 10:00 - 12:00
We invite all self-advocates, parents, families, and the community of NELA to join us for in a discussion with our elected officials focused on 2025 DD Council Legislative Agenda and advancing policies that support the developmental disabilities community.
Registration link- tinyurl.com/3ks6bf7z

Your Life: Envision, Learn, Achieve - Developmental Disabilities Summit
2025-03-27 09:00 - 16:00 | ULM Bayou Pointe, Warhawk Way, Monroe, LA, 71203, United States
Putting the Pieces of Your Life Together through Advocacy!
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is putting on its first ever Developmental Disabilities Summit! We invite any and all members of our I/DD Community to come and dwell together in unity!
(The venue and the associated amenities are accessible, but if other accommodations are needed, please contact us as soon as possible at
318-362-3396).
– Lunch and snacks provided.
– Free massages provided by Unitech Academy.
– Arts and crafts with MOJOY.
– Entertainment provided by Dan Sumner and Coco York!

Sign Up To Attend Today!
DDsummit2025.eventbrite.com

Region 8 Advisory Committee Meeting
2025-04-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Families Helping Families NELA, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, LA, 71291, United States
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 IN-PERSON: 5200 NE Road, Monroe
TO PARTICPATE VIRTUALLY: http://tinyurl.com/R8RACMEET

REGION 8 RAC Meeting
2025-07-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Families Helping Families NELA, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, LA, 71291, United States
Join us for our upcoming Quarterly Meeting!
TO PARTICPATE VIRTUALLY: http://tinyurl.com/R8RACMEET

Northeast La-Region 8 Parent and Family Engagement Meetings
2025-07-26 09:00 - 2025-08-01 13:30
JOIN us TO SHARE YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT PRESSING NEEDS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.
Virtual Zoom:
Saturday, July 26 – 9AM
Monday, July 28 – 8 PM
Tuesday, August 5 – 1 PM
Link for each session: https://tinyurl.com/4b28dp6d
Password: [REDACTED]
In-Person:
Family Fun Day- Aug 1st – 11 AM
Families Helping Families Office
Register Here:
https://tinyurl.com/e96cmud2

Region 8 LaCAN Presents Family Day
2025-08-01 11:00 - 13:30 | Families Helping Families NELA, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, LA, 71291, United States
Enjoy door prizes and giveaways, sno-cones, and fun crafts and activities for the kids!
REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/e96cmud2

Introduction to Louisiana's Developmental Disability Medicaid Waivers
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:00
What are “waivers”? How can they help children and adults with developmental disabilities? What is a developmental disability? How do I apply for a waiver? All of these questions and more answered for you!
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/080725LDDMedicalwaivers

Navigating The IEP: AN Overview
2025-09-18 01:00 - 14:00
Join us for this virtual training as we navigate special education services and the contents of the IEP document.
In this training, we will focus on the type of information that IDEA requires be included in the IEP of every child with disabilities receiving special education and related services under Part B of the law and its implementing regulations.
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/naviep29

Laws For Treatment Of Students With Exceptionalities
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00
There are two main laws that deal with the treatment of students with exceptionalities. They prohibit schools from treating students with exceptionalities negatively or differently. Join us and learn about your child’s important protections under these laws.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/091825ProtectionLaws

Introduction to Special Education
2025-10-01 13:00 - 14:00
Do you suspect your child could benefit from special education and related services, or is your child newly evaluated? This overview of Special Education and related services will give you a strong foundation on which to build future knowledge. You will learn about the philosophy of special education, the laws, the evaluation process, and some information about the IEP.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U9X2EhQTTn6DBKdmI2JblA#/registration
