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Discrimination Law Suit Filed against the Louisiana Department of Education on behalf of Students with Disabilities

November 22, 2012

Louisiana Department of Education Litigation Berry, et al. v. Pastorek, et al (E.D. La.2:10-cv-04049) In New Orleans, an estimated 4,500 students with disabilities are denied equal access to educational opportunities, […]

Council Responds to Survey on Early Childhood Education Plan

November 2, 2012

LaDDC News: Hear Presidential Candidates’ Positions on Disability Issues

September 26, 2012

LaDDC News – Louisiana Returns $18 Million of Federal Funds: Employment Services for People with Disabilities Restricted

September 19, 2012

LaDDC News: Partners in Policymaking Graduates of 2012

August 3, 2012

Huge Cuts for Louisiana Healthcare

July 26, 2012

All states offer a variety of Medicaid programs and several can help people with Medicare. If you qualify for a Medicaid program, Medicaid can help pay for costs and services […]

New Expulsion Guidelines Issued for La. Recovery School District

July 13, 2012

Guest post by Andrew Ujifusa In an effort to ensure what it calls “due process” in expulsion cases and to make “every effort possible to help keep students in school,” […]

LaDDC News: Home and Community Based Supports Mostly Spared from Medicaid Cuts July 13, 2012

July 13, 2012

LaDDC News: 2012 Legislative Wrap-Up

June 15, 2012

Council Seeks Applicants for DD Council Membership

June 12, 2012

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 […]