Empowerment and Protection Training Opportunities

March 12, 2026

The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council is working with Team Dynamics to offer nine (9) free workshops around the state. These workshops are for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, caregivers, and community partners.

At the workshop, you will learn:

• What abuse and neglect are
• Signs that someone may be hurting you or not treating you right
• How to speak up for yourself
• Who to tell if something feels wrong
• What steps to take to get help

Questions? Email [email protected]

Baton Rouge Area: Date: March 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Place: The Arc of Louisiana – Conference Center 606 Colonial Dr. Baton Rouge, La Registration Link	Lake Charles Area: Date: July 28, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Place: Calcasieu Parish Public Library: Moss Bluff Branch 261 Parish Rd., Lake Charles, La Registration Link
Greater New Orleans: Date: April 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Place: Algiers Regional Library – Large Meeting Room 3014 Holiday Dr., New Orleans, La Registration Link	Alexandria Area: Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Place: Evergreen Life Services – Conference Room 920 Main Street, Pineville, La Registration Link
Florida Parish Area: Date: May 8, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Place: St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office – Conference Room 65278 LA – 434 Lacombe, La Registration Link	Monroe Area: Date: August 25, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Place: Lincoln Parish Library 910 N Trenton St., Ruston, La Registration Link
Lafayette Area: Date: July 8, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Place: Lafayette Public Library – West Regional 501 Old Spanish Trail, Scott, La Registration Link	Shreveport Area: Date: August 26, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Place: North Caddo Library – Meeting Room 615 N Pine St., Vivian, La Registration Link
Houma Area: Date: July 10th Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Place: Houma Regional Library – Multimedia Room Second Floor 151 Library Dr., Houma, La Registration Link