Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council

Northshore area 👇

📣 Build your preparedness skills TOMORROW! 📣

Join us for St. Tammany Parish's Disability Disaster Preparedness Workshop! Learn practical, disability-specific strategies to help you and your family prepare before, during, and after disasters.

📅 Saturday, August 8 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Madisonville Library (1123 Main Street, Madisonville, LA)
🔗 tinyurl.com/StTammany080826

This FREE workshop is designed by and for people with disabilities and welcomes the disability community, older adults, caregivers, family members, service providers, and anyone interested in inclusive emergency preparedness.

You'll learn about:
✅ Personal preparedness planning
✅ Disability-specific considerations
✅ Understanding weather reports
✅ Sheltering and pets
✅ St. Tammany Parish resources
✅ And more!

🍽️ Lunch will be provided while you explore community resource tables and connect with local organizations.

A huge thank you to ALL of the community members, partner organizations, local agencies, and presenters helping coordinate this event and support a more prepared and connected St. Tammany Parish community. 💙

🤝 Calcasieu Parish — Learn. Prepare. Connect. 🤝

Join us for Calcasieu Parish's Disability Disaster Preparedness Workshop to learn practical strategies that can help you prepare for emergencies with confidence.

📅 Saturday, August 15 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Center (2009 N. Simmons Street, Lake Charles, LA)
🔗 tinyurl.com/Calcasieu081526

You'll learn about:
✔️ Personal preparedness planning
✔️ Disability-specific considerations
✔️ Understanding weather reports
✔️ Sheltering and pets
✔️ Local Calcasieu Parish resources
✔️ And more!

Plus, enjoy lunch while exploring local resource tables and connecting with organizations serving your community. 🍽️

A huge thank you to ALL of the community partners, local agencies, presenters, and volunteers working together to help ensure everyone in Calcasieu Parish is better prepared. 💙

Congratulations to the 2026 Partners in Policymaking Graduates!

Applications are now open for the 2027 class. Click below to learn more on how to apply!
https://conta.cc/3RRSQlt

Guidance is available about the Screening for Urgency of Need, also known as the SUN.

The document explains how urgency is determined, how Medicaid State Plan services are considered and how to request a review or reconsideration.

Learn more and view the guidance here: https://conta.cc/4fWxvzs

Changes are coming to the Community Choices Waiver waiting list—and OAAS wants to hear from you!

Join an upcoming town hall in person or online to learn more, ask questions, and share your feedback.

Get the meeting details and registration information here: https://conta.cc/4pUlb75

Thank you for celebrating Disability Pride Month with us!

This month reminded us that Disability Pride means something different to everyone, but every story matters. Together, we've celebrated resilience, community, advocacy, and belonging.

The month may be ending, but our work continues. Let's keep building a more inclusive Louisiana, today and every day.

https://conta.cc/4fqtcMo

This Disability Pride Month, we're celebrating the voices that make our community stronger.

Today, Hallie shares their thoughts on what Disability Pride means.

The LaDDC is teaming up with other organizations to offer free trainings for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and advocates.

Click below to learn more!
https://conta.cc/4h18EfV

Join us as we celebrate Disability Pride Month by hearing directly from people in our community.

Today, Erick shares what Disability Pride means to them.

Everyone experiences Disability Pride differently.

Today, Jennifer shares what Disability Pride means to them. Follow along all month as we continue highlighting voices from our community.