LaCAN Regional Membership Meetings 2026
LaCAN Membership and Community Input Meetings 2026
Participate in your regional LaCAN membership and community input meeting to:
- Recap the 2026 Legislative Session
- Provide input on issues to be considered for the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council’s 2027 Legislative Agenda
- Meet with fellow parents, self-advocates, and LaCAN members
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to receive valuable information about LaCAN accomplishments during the 2026 session and have your voice heard by sharing your ideas about what the Council should consider for its 2027 Legislative advocacy agenda.
These meetings are free to attend. If you have any questions or would like to RSVP for your regional meeting, please contact your regional LaCAN leader.
Dates, times, and locations are listed below and will be updated as additional meetings are scheduled. If you are not able to attend but want to make sure your recommendations are heard, please contact your regional LaCAN leader by phone and/or email.
Region 1/10
Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, & St. Bernard Parishes
Tuesday | August 18, 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Virtual | Flyer
Wednesday | August 26, 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Virtual | Flyer
Christina Martin
[email protected]
(504) 888-9111 | (877) 243-7352
Region 2
Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, & West Feliciana Parishes
Monday | August 10, 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Virtual | Flyer
Tuesday | August 18, 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Virtual | Flyer
April Hampton
[email protected]
337-522-6363 | 866-216-7474
Region 3
Assumption, Lafourche, St. James, St. John, Terrebonne, St. Charles, & St. Mary Parishes
TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA
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Julie Smith
[email protected]
(985) 447-4461 | (800) 331-5570
Region 4
Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, & Vermilion Parishes
Thursday | August 20, 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Virtual | Flyer
Thursday | August 27, 2026 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Virtual | Flyer
Erika Joseph
[email protected]
(337) 277-2524 | (337) 984-3458
Region 5
Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, & Cameron Parishes
Wednesday | August 12, 2026 | 10:00am – 11:30am | Virtual | Flyer
Thursday | August 20, 2026 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Virtual | Flyer
Mylinda Elliott
[email protected]
(337) 436-2570 | (800) 894-6558
Region 6
Avoyelles, Concordia, Catahoula, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon, & Winn Parishes
Thursday | July 23, 2026 | 9:00am – 11:00am | 2840 Military Hwy, Pineville | Flyer
Kristen Reed
[email protected]
(318) 641-7373 | (800) 259-7200
Region 7
Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Claiborne, Sabine, & Webster Parishes
Friday | July 24, 2026 | 6:00pm | Imperial Cathay Shreveport | Register | Flyer
Friday | August 21, 2026 | 6:00pm | TK’s Treats & Eats Shreveport | Register | Flyer
Mimi Webb
[email protected]
(318) 560-3629 or (877) 226-4541
Region 8
Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, & West Carroll Parishes
Friday | July 24, 2026 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | 5200 Northeast Rd, Monroe | Register | Flyer
Konstance Causey
[email protected]
(318) 547-9379 | (888) 300-1320
Region 9
Livingston, St. Tammany, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, & Washington Parishes
Thursday | August 20, 2026 | 11:00am | 615 North Causeway Blvd Mandeville, La. | Register | Flyer
Thursday | August 20, 2026 | 6:00pm | Virtual | Register | Flyer
Angel Magee
[email protected]
(985) 351-2130 or (800) 894-6558