The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council is currently recruiting applicants who are

individuals with developmental disabilities;
parents of children with developmental disabilities; and
immediate relatives or guardians of adults with intellectual developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves.

The Council is looking for strong leaders and advocates who share the Council’s values and are able to commit the time necessary for Council membership. (See application form and Council website for more information.)

The Council is also seeking members from the following parishes:

Region I: Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard Parishes

Region II: East & West Baton Rouge, East & West Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, and Ascension Parishes

Region III: Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, and Terrebonne Parishes

Region X: Jefferson Parish

The deadline for Regions I, II, III and X is September 1, 2012.

The Council’s Membership Committee will interview applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and make recommendations to the full Council. Applicants approved by the Council will be submitted to the Governor for appointment.

Click here to apply for membership.