The Arc of Louisiana

The Arc of Louisiana The Arc of Louisiana is an organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.





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06/19/2026

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📢 Upcoming Zoom Training: Everything You Need to Know About the April Dunn ActJoin us for an informative Zoom training f...
06/17/2026

📢 Upcoming Zoom Training: Everything You Need to Know About the April Dunn Act

Join us for an informative Zoom training focused on the April Dunn Act and its impact on students, families, and educators across Louisiana.

During this session, we'll cover:
✅ An overview of the April Dunn Act
✅ Student eligibility and participation requirements
✅ Graduation pathways and diploma options
✅ IEP considerations and accommodations
✅ Frequently asked questions and practical guidance
✅ Resources for families, educators, and advocates

Whether you're a parent, educator, administrator, advocate, or service provider, this training will provide valuable information to help you better understand and support students under the April Dunn Act.

📅 Date: June 25th
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m.
🔗 Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GZmIK6xlRmm7JhfviKtoLA

Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the April Dunn Act and have your questions answered.

06/16/2026

📢 Important Update for Louisiana's Disability Community

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has announced a Mini-Summit on the 2025 Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rate Increase that we worked for this year during legislative session.

This meeting is an opportunity for stakeholders, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, individuals with adult-onset disabilities, family members, providers, and support coordinators, to provide input on how Medicaid reimbursement rate increases for HCBS services will be structured moving forward.

🗓 Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Bienville Building, Room 118, 628 N. 4th Street, Baton Rouge
💻 Virtual attendance is also available through Microsoft Teams .Meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23070674649878?p=FYNT8DPTsipBSpw9S4
Meeting ID: 230 706 746 498 78
Passcode: FN62hD3k
Or dial in by phone: +1 872-239-6160,,312656821 #

📣 Don’t Miss Out! The 2026 Special Education Parent Summit Is Almost Full! 📣Parents, caregivers, and advocates, this is ...
06/16/2026

📣 Don’t Miss Out! The 2026 Special Education Parent Summit Is Almost Full! 📣

Parents, caregivers, and advocates, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and gain valuable tools to support your child’s educational journey.

🎓 2026 Special Education Parent Summit
✅ Expert speakers and practical resources
✅ Meaningful connections with other families
✅ Strategies to help you navigate special education with confidence

⏰ Registration closes June 25, 2026, and we have only a handful of spots remaining!

If you've been thinking about attending, now is the time to secure your place before registration closes or the event reaches capacity.

💙 Join us for a day of learning, empowerment, and community designed specifically for families of students with disabilities.

👉 Register today and reserve your spot before it's gone!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-special-education-parent-summit-tickets-1982442207007?aff=oddtdtcreator

Achieve With Us!
06/13/2026

Achieve With Us!

Today was a special day as Governor Landry signed SB 34, Bryan’s Call, into law!On behalf of The Arc of Louisiana and th...
06/03/2026

Today was a special day as Governor Landry signed SB 34, Bryan’s Call, into law!

On behalf of The Arc of Louisiana and the families who will benefit from this legislation, we are incredibly grateful to Senator McMath for authoring this important bill and to Representative Hebert for carrying it through the House and helping guide it to final passage.

A special thank you also goes to Louisiana State Police, especially Whytley, for working closely with us throughout the process to ensure this bill met the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families. Your collaboration and commitment made a real difference.

While Senator McMath and Whytley were unable to join us for today's signing ceremony, they were certainly missed. Their dedication, leadership, and hard work were instrumental in making Bryan’s Call a reality.

This new law represents an important step forward for families across Louisiana, and we are thankful to everyone who helped make it happen. Together, we are creating a safer and more responsive system for individuals with disabilities and their loved ones. Patrick McMathLouisiana State Police

06/01/2026

As the 2026 Legislative Session comes to a close, we wanted to highlight a few things. While it was a challenging session, there were several important victories for individuals with disabilities and their families!

Highlights of The Arc’s work include:

✅ Over $33.5 million in additional funding for waiver services
✅ $2 million in additional state funding for Louisiana Rehabilitation Services- Thanks to
✅ Passage of HB 352, allowing students to receive ABA therapy in school settings thanks to the hard work of SShane Mack - State Representative
✅ Defeat of HB 1107, protecting the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities 👏
✅ Passage of SB 34 (Bryan's Call), creating an emergency alert system to help locate missing individuals with disabilities.
These successes were made possible by advocates, families, providers, and supporters who responded to action alerts, contacted legislators, attended meetings, and shared their voices throughout the session, and of course PPatrick McMathfPatrick McMathhis great bill!!

We would also like to thank a few legislators who working hard to ensure the disability community was supported! 👇

Thank you, Rep. Mack, Rep. Knox, Rep. McFarland, Sen. Barrow, Sen. Boudreaux, Sen Foil, Sen President Henry, Sen McMath, Sen Pressley, Sen. Wheat, Sen Womack. for your dedication to advancing opportunities, protections, and services for people with disabilities across Louisiana.

Together, we made a difference! 🧡💛

@followersLouisiana House of Representativese Senate

05/29/2026

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) is releasing a draft of the revised Self-Direction Handbook for stakeholder review and feedback.

The Self-Direction Advisory Group worked with us for more than a year to update the handbook to improve organization, guidance, and support for individuals participating in Self-Direction, their families, employers, Support Coordination Agencies (SCAs), and Local Governing Entities (LGEs).

OCDD is requesting feedback from stakeholders, including
- Self-Direction Employers,
- Support Coordination Agencies (SCAs),
- Local Governing Entities (LGEs), and other interested parties.

The revised handbook will be available for review for a two-week period ending June 12, 2026.

Link to location of handbook: https://ldh.la.gov/page/2526.

Your feedback can be sent to the [email protected] mailbox.

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600 Colonial Drive
Baton Rouge, LA
70806

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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