Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
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The goal of the Developmental Disabilities Council is to effectively implement the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 in Louisiana. All actions and efforts undertaken by the Council, either directly or through funded grant projects, are directed to advocacy, capacity building and systems change activities to affect real and meaningful reform of Louisiana’s system
06/02/2026
Learn more about what happened in the 2026 Legislative Session:
https://conta.cc/4uO4JHn
05/29/2026
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) is sharing a new draft of the Self-Direction Handbook so people can read it and give feedback.
https://conta.cc/4ecm4nj
On Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
We also recognize the families who carry their memory forward.
Their sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.
❤️ 🤍 💙
05/20/2026
Senate Finance to vote on HB1.
Email committee members TODAY and join us at the Capitol TOMORROW!
Learn more:
https://conta.cc/4tIdXUh
05/13/2026
Update: Both bills are scheduled to be heard Monday, May 18.
Two bills impacting I/DD community worth your attention:
SB34 - Emergency Alert for People with I/DD
HB1107 - Intellectual Disability & the Death Penalty
The time to take action is NOW!
Learn more:
https://conta.cc/4dhaMww
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4354 S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard, Suite 200
Baton Rouge, LA
70816
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| Monday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |
