Information for people with disabilities and their families who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Advocacy Center Information
The Advocacy Center is serving people with disabilities throughout Louisiana. AC can provide information and referral, and possible legal representation, on legal issues related to disability, such as:
- special education
- legal status
- public benefits
- community integration
- institutional rights
- employment and rehabilitation, and
- abuse/neglect
Regarding special post-hurricane services and programs, AC may also be
able to assist in advocating for:
- community placements (ability to reside in a community based home setting instead of a nursing home or other institution)
- accessible transportation
- accessible shelters
- temporary, subsidized, or permanent housing, AND
- access to emergency and disaster benefits programs for persons with disabilities
Staff members of the Advocacy Center are still identifying
post-hurricane needs for legal assistance for people with all types of
disabilities. For assistance in any of these areas or with other
disability-related legal needs, please contact the Advocacy Center at
1-800-960-7705 or email: advocacycenter@advocacyla.org.
We have also published informational flyers on the following topics:
- Special Education
- Housing
- Transportation
- Medicaid
- Unemployment
- Assistance from FEMA, the Red Cross, and Food Stamp Program
- Tips for Accessing Services
- Resources
These can be downloaded from the Advocacy Center website: www.advocacyla.org. We will be updating these flyers regularly and will post the most up-to-date version on the website. Please share this information with others and let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.
Stephanie Patrick
Director of Outreach and Training
Advocacy Center
225 Baronne St. Suite 2112
New Orleans, LA 70112
1-800-960-7705
Temporarily Relocated to:
2704 Wooddale Boulevard Suite B
Baton Rouge LA 70805
225-925-8884 ext. 27