March 2011

Calendar Icon3/31/11 - 12:56 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Celebrations for ALL Louisianians

Fairs and festivals are a wonderful part of Louisiana’s cultural heritage.  Over the next year, the Advocacy Center will be publishing a series of articles with information about accessibility at fairs and festivals across the state. This article focuses on accessibility at French Quarter Fest, April 7-10th in New Orleans.

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Calendar Icon3/30/11 - 01:41 PM by Stephanie Patrick

People of AC - Monique Butler

Meet Monique Butler, WIPA Intake Specialist.

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Calendar Icon3/30/11 - 10:17 AM by Stephanie Patrick

Nursing Homes Versus Home and Community Based Care: What’s Wrong With This Picture?

Nursing homes have been draining Louisiana’s resources while people with disabilities wait inordinate amounts of time for services in the community.

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Calendar Icon3/29/11 - 04:27 PM by Stephanie Patrick

In memory of Jackie Simonds

Jackie Simonds, longtime disability rights activist in the New Orleans area, passed away quietly of pneumonia on March 12, 2011. She was 62.

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Calendar Icon3/15/11 - 01:41 PM by Stephanie Patrick

People of AC - Jordan Chernikoff

Meet Jordan Chernikoff, Community Work Incentives Coordinator in AC's New Orleans office.

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Calendar Icon3/14/11 - 04:39 PM by Stephanie Patrick

Response to Intervention (RTI) Cannot be Used to Delay or Deny an Evaluation for IDEA ELIGIBILITY!!!!!

Once a parent makes a request for an evaluation, if there is reason to suspect a disability, an evaluation should occur.

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