LOUISIANA LINKS

[AARP in Louisiana] AARP promotes and supports advocacy, education, and community service activities in states and communities. AARP works in both private and public sectors to improve the quality of life for our members and for all Americans as they grow older.

[Advocacy Center] The Advocacy Center (AC) is Louisiana's protection and advocacy system. Federal law requires that a protection and advocacy system operate in every state to protect the rights of persons with mental or physical disabilities. AC is also funded by the state to provide legal assistance to people residing in nursing homes in Louisiana, as well as to residents 60 years and older of Orleans, Plaquemines, Allen, and Calcasieu Parishes (counties); and to advocate for the rights of group home and nursing home residents. Among the diverse services offered are legal representation, information and referral, outreach and training.

[ARC of Louisiana] The Arc of Louisiana is dedicated to
advocating with and for all people with mental retardation and their families that they shall live to their fullest potential and serves to support the advocacy efforts of The Arc of the United States and local
chapters.

[Attention Deficit Disorders Association Southern Region] This page is used to assist anyone interested in information about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder which will be referred to as ADD throughout this homepage) mainly for the states of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, or Arkansas but available to other areas. The information may be used by parents, teachers, professionals or anyone wanting to learn more about ADD.

[Louisiana Office of Mental Health] The mission of the Department of Health and Hospitals is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.

[Louisiana Rehabilitation Services] Louisiana Rehabilitation Services assists persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain or maintain employment and/or achieve independence in their communities by providing rehabilitation services and working cooperatively with business and other community resources.

[Louisiana State Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities] The Louisiana State Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities is made up of people from every region of the state who are appointed by the governor to develop and implement a three year plan to address the needs of persons with disabilities.

[National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Louisiana] Providing accurate, up-to-date information to individuals with MS, their families, and healthcare providers is central to our mission.

[State Library of Louisiana - Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (SBPH)] Service to the Blind and Physically Handicapped is a free library service given to anyone in the state of Louisiana who is unable to read standard print due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability.