June 2012

Calendar Icon6/14/12 - 11:13 AM by Pamela Fisher

Bayou Health To Include Waiver Recipients

The Department of Health and Hospitals announces major change to the provision of healthcare services for waiver recipients, requiring most people on Medicaid waivers to get their non-waiver services through Bayou Health.

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Calendar Icon6/14/12 - 09:15 AM by Pamela Fisher

People of AC – Christian Dabdoub

Photo of Christian Dabdoub Meet Christian Dabdoub, Community Work Incentives Coordinator in AC's New Orleans office!

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Calendar Icon6/13/12 - 03:08 PM by Pamela Fisher

AC Awards Jazz Fest Ticket To Young Woman With Cerebral Palsy

AshleyOn April 28, 2012, Ashley Volion attended the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival through AC's Community Outreach Jazz Fest Ticket Program. About the experience, Ashley said, "Thank you, Advocacy Center...I had the time of my life!"

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Calendar Icon6/13/12 - 09:11 AM by Pamela Fisher

AC Holds Third Annual Harvesting Hope Luncheon

LuncheonOn May 16, 2012, the Advocacy Center held its Third Annual Harvesting Hope Luncheon at the Audubon Tea Room in New Orleans, raising more than $42,000 of much-needed funds to continue its work to protect, empower, and advocate for people with disabilities and seniors throughout Louisiana.

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Calendar Icon6/13/12 - 09:00 AM by Pamela Fisher

Get Answers To Your Mental Health Questions!

AC will hold a Mental Health Forum on Saturday, June 23, 2012, from 9:30am-12:00pm in Lafayette, LA. Representatives from Magellan, Medicaid, the Office of Behavioral Health, and the Advocacy Center are scheduled to attend.

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Calendar Icon6/13/12 - 08:39 AM by Pamela Fisher

AC Announces Federal Monitoring Visit for PAIMI Program

AC's Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Program will be reviewed by federal agencies on July 10-12, 2012. In preparation for this review, the public is welcome to submit comments about the PAIMI program.

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