Information for people with disabilities and their families who have
been affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Medical and Assistive Equipment
USSAAC’s Gulf States Hurricane Relief Plan
for People with Communication Difficulties (pdf) - The United
States Society for Augmentative and Alternative
Communication (USSAAC) is assisting individuals who rely on augmentative
communication techniques, strategies and technologies (AAC), their families
and the professionals who serve them who have been impacted by Hurricane
Katrina. More information (pdf) >>
Douroux Prosthetic-Orthotic Services has resumed operations. Medicare, Medicaid, Humana (Oschner)HMO, V.A. (Veteran's Assistance) Bluecross/Blueshield insurances are accepted. Some HMO's are allowing patients to go out of network for their emergency needs during September. Call Bernadette B. Douroux, CPO at (504) 368-1477, (504) 915-1234 or (985) 725-0914 to make an appointment.
The National Emergency Resource Registry (NERR) is an online resource launched by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to assist in the coordination efforts between individuals and organizations responding to the needs of people impacted by Hurricane Katrina with those who have resources to aid in the response. More Information >>
LATAN's Hurricane Katrina Equipment Distribution Program - People with disabilities and older people in Louisiana were forced to leave wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, canes, communication devices, and other types of medical equipment and assistive technology when they evacuated from the path of Hurricane Katrina. Others find themselves in need of such devices due to illness and injury resulting from the storm. More Information >>
The United States Society for Augmentative
and Alternative Communication
(USSAAC) has launched a Katrina Action plan for people with complex
communication challenges and those who support them.