AN INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION WITH THE LDOE SPECIAL EDUCATION OMBUDSMAN
2024-09-24 10:00 - 23:00 UTC
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

8th Annual Touch A Truck
2025-10-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Ike Hamilton Expo, 501 Mane Street, West Monroe, LA, 71292, United States
Vehicle Participant Form

Sponsorship Flyer

Vendor Letter & Form

New Horizons Independent Learning Center
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00
Changes that make life more satisfying don’t occur overnight. But, for people who are willing to work toward greater independence, New Horizons Independent Living Center can help put the pieces together.”
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/CENTILS

Families Helping Families & Northeast Delta Human HSA, Present: Christmas Jingle & Mingle
2025-12-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Families Helping Families NELA, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, LA, 71291, United States
Join us for food, fun, and fellowship as we come “Together for the holidays!”
“Art is therapy” craft stations courtesy of Northeast Delta Human Services Authority.
Register Here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a8yvyr2/lp/3ed4f2b1-9fd0-44ac-8c8c-81e249cda345

REGION 8 RAC Meeting
2026-01-27 13:30 - 14:30
TO PARTICPATE VIRTUALLY: http://tinyurl.com/R8RACMEET

Community & Family supports for individuals w/ DD
2026-02-16 10:00 - 11:00
Learn about the home & community-based services and supports available for families
Importance of advocacy for promoting inclusion
Learn ways you can be involved in grassroots advocacy

Register for Zoom link: tinyurl.com/DDACT378

2026 Legislative Roundtable Region 8
2026-02-20 11:00 - 13:30 | Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home & Family Ministries, 7200 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA, 71203, United States
Have a voice in 2026! Join LaCAN & LADDC for a legislative roundtable open to families, advocates, individuals with disabilities, and community partners to discuss upcoming legislative priorities for the developmental disability community.
Join us IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY!
In-Person Registration: tinyurl.com/8RTINP
Zoom Registration: tinyurl.com/REG8RTV
