To request help from the Advocacy Center, call 1-800-960-7705 (Voice or via 711 Relay) or 1-855-861-3577 (TTY) or email advocacycenter@advocacyla.org. Our intake specialist will contact you within 1-2 business days to discuss your issue in detail and determine if AC can help.

Information on AC's Special Education Work

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In the area of special education, the Advocacy Center may be able to help Louisiana residents with issues related to:

  • Illegal delay of initial evaluation requests
  • Failure to provide educational services in the least restrictive environment
  • Illegal denial of school services
  • Inappropriate discipline

Call or email for more information or to request help.

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Calendar Icon5/22/13 - 09:50 AM by Stephanie Patrick

AC Legislative Update - 5/22/13

Click to read updates on Louisiana House and Senate bills concerning such issues as education, Medicaid, home and community-based services, and employment.

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Calendar Icon5/9/13 - 02:18 PM by Stephanie Patrick

AC Legislative Update - 5/9/13

Click to read updates on Louisiana House and Senate bills concerning such issues as education, Medicaid, home and community-based services, and employment.

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Calendar Icon4/18/13 - 11:18 AM by Pamela Fisher

AC Releases 2013 Legislative Agenda

The Advocacy Center has released its legislative agenda for 2013. Click to read which Louisiana House and Senate Bills concerning such issues as education, Medicaid, home and community-based services, and employment AC supports, and which we oppose.

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