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Council Seeks Applicants for DD Council Membership
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 […]
Read MoreLouisiana Makes Bold Bid To Privatize Public Education
By Stephanie Simon June 1 (Reuters) – Louisiana is embarking on the nation’s boldest experiment in privatizing public education, with the state preparing to shift tens of millions in tax dollars out of the public schools to pay private industry, businesses owners and church pastors to educate children. Starting this fall, thousands of poor and […]
Read MoreLaDDC News: Approximately 2,500 Infants and Toddlers Expected to Lose Early Intervention Services
Call to Action
Act now if you are concerned about the scholarship options for students with disabilities: • Contact House Education Committee Members by Tuesday, March 13th. • Attend House Education Committee Wednesday, March 14th at 8:30 a.m. in committee room one. Arrive early to get a seat! HB 976 will be heard by the House Education Committee […]
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