Admiral E. A. Barham, 33°, Scottish Rite Speech and Hearing Clinic
205 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203-3701
(318) 343-6388
Allen Learning Company, L.L.C.
Sandra Allen
933 North Trenton Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-4543; (318) 251-0574
Email: allenlearningco | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://sandyallen.processingskills.com
PACE & Master the Code Student/Parent Advocacy Reading Clinics Workshops for Parents, Teachers, Students
American Foundation for the Blind-Southwest
260 Treadway Plaza, Exchange Park
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 352-7222
Email: dallas | at | afb.net
Web: http://www.afb.org/
The Arc of Louisiana
P.O. Box 65129
Baton Rouge, LA 70896-5129
(225) 383-1033A.R.I.S.E. Network
Autism Resources Intervention Support & Education Network
P.O. Box 12834
Alexandria, LA 71315-2834
(318) 466-9853; (225) 752-1555
Email: arisealexandria | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://gocenla.thetowntalk.com/main.wsi?group_id=193
We provide information, resources, and support to anyone interested in Autistic Spectrum Disorders. A.R.I.S.E. Network meets monthly.
Autism
Louisiana State Autism Chapter
4425 Annunciation Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 464-5733
Autism Answers of Louisiana
902 CM Fagan Drive, Suite C
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 549-0836; (985) 549-0837 (fax)
Email: info | at | autismanswersofla.org
Web: http://autismanswersla.org
Services offered include: support groups, mentoring, educational advocacy & resources, IEP facilitation, lending library, workshops, awareness & inclusion events, and resource lists & referrals.
Autism Learning Center, LLC
Donna Strong
PO Box 7475
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 323-1223; (318) 323-1224 (fax)
Email: donnagstrong | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.autismlc.com
Also locations in Lafayette and Bossier, LA. An all inclusive center for individuals with autism including aba, social skills, family counseling, workshops for parents and schools, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Horse riding therapy, also treat teens and adults
Autism Society of Greater New Orleans
Donnica Conway-Strawder, Pres.
P. O. Box 26057
New Orleans, LA 70186
(504) 464-5733
Email: gnoasachapter | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://autism-society.org/chapter
The Autism Society of Greater New Orleans promotes lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum and their families.
Awesome Association
Tara Warner
215 Quelqueshue St.
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 794-1937
Email: awesome.association | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.awesome-kids.org
Awesome Association is a non-profit organization that provides inclusive sports and art activities to children with and without disabilities, ages 2-18.
* The Baton Rouge Autism Society
12854 Arlingord Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 273-3984
Email: mjhebert654 | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.lastateautism.org/batonrouge/index.htm
We are a support group for families and persons affected by autism.
Baton Rouge Scottish Rite Childhood Learning Center
P.O. Box 15766
Baton Rouge, LA 70895-5766
(225) 275-0668
Behavioral Intervention Group
Mailing: P.O. Box 84376, Baton Rouge, LA 70884
Physical: 7222 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 757-8002; (866) 694-2857 (fax)
Email: info | at | big-br.com
Web: http://www.big-br.com
BIG provides clinic-based and home-based applied behavior analysis and verbal behavior services to preschool and school aged children diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities.
The Center for Pediatric Therapy, LLC
Michele Bower
270 Highway 3185
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 449-0944; (985) 499-0945 (fax)
Email: michele | at | therapyforpeds.com
Web: http://www.therapyforpeds.com
We provide Physical, Occupational, Speech and Massage therapy to the children of our community.
Children Unlimited EIP
437 East Mississippi Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-9110; (800) 847-2505; (318) 513-9110 (fax)
Email: infant | at | bayou.com
Our services include special instruction, speech therapy, occupational therapy and family support and education.
Children with Exceptionalities Act (R.S. 17:1941 et seq.)
http://www.doe.state.la.us/DOE/specialpop/policy.htm
Client Assistance Program
The Advocacy Center
2620 Centenary Boulevard, Suite 248
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 227-1489; (800) 960-7705 (in LA only)
Email: dmirvis | at | advocacyla.org
Web: http://www.advocacyla.org/
Developmental Disabilities Access Line (DIAL)
c/o LA Developmental Disabilities Council
(800) 922-DIAL
Web: http://www.laddc.org/plans/activities/dial/
Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana (DSAA)
P O Box 81323
Lafayette, LA 70592
(337) 234-3109
Email: dsaa | at | dsaa.info
Web: www.dsaa.info
Education/Support organization serving families and professionals within Region IV to better the lives of those with Down syndrome and their families
Down Syndrome Association of Greater New Orleans (DSAGNO)
Ken Ehrle
P.O. Box 23453
New Orleans, LA 70183
(504) 259-6201
Email: kenehrle | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.dsagno.org
Parent support group for parents of children with Down syndrome and other cognitive disabilities in New Orleans and surrounding parishes.
D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation of Acadiana
Donielle Watkins
PO Box 82502
Lafayette, LA 70598
(337) 267-9199; (337) 237-1789 (fax)
Email: donielle | at | dreamsfoundationaca.org
Web: http://www.dreamsfoundationaca.org
D.R.E.A.M.S Foundation of Acadiana is a non-profit organization focused on enriching and broadening the lives of children with special needs and those who support them.
Dyslexia Association of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. (DAGBR)
Larquel Jackson
3488 Partridge Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 926-2844; (225) 923-0328
Email: ljackson | at | brighton-academy.org
Web: www.brighton-academy.org or www.park-meadow.org
DAGBR owns Brighton Academy (alt. school for students with language-based learning disabilities) and Parkmeadow High School (traditional college-preparatory with optional SKILLS program for (above-listed disabilities).
Early Steps
Connie D. Amos, COS
825 Kaliste Saloom Road
Brandywine 3 Suite 100
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 262-5323; (337) 262-5237 (fax)
Email: camos | at | dhh.la.gov
Web: http://www.earlysteps.dhh.louisiana.gov
Earlysteps is Louisiana’s Early Intervention System for children with disabilities and developmental delays ages birth to three and their families.
earlySteps
Nora McKenzie
6554 Florida Blvd. Suite 250
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 216-7474; (866) 216-7474; (225) 216-7977 (fax)
Email: nmckenzie | at | fhfgbr.org
Web: http://fhfgbr.org
Earlysteps is Louisiana’s Early Intervention System for children with disabilities and developmental delays ages birth to three and their families.
EarlySteps
Cathy Dove, Community Outreach
429 Murray Street, Suite B
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 484-2449; (318) 484-2458 (fax)
Email: cathy.dove | at | la.gov
Web: http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID
I am the Community Outreach Specialist for EarlySteps,Region 6, Central Louisiana area. ES is Louisiana’s Early Intervention System for children with disabilities and developmental delays ages 0 to 3 and their families.
Easter Seals Louisiana
305 Baronne Street, Suite 400
New Orleans, LA 70112-1617
(504) 523-7325 (Voice/TTY); (800) 695-7325 (Voice/TTY in LA only)
Email: DanUnderw1 | at | aol.com
Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Louisiana
3701 Canal Street, Suite H
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 486-6326; (800) 960-0587
Email: epileps | at | bellsouth.net
Extraordinary Faith Family Services, Inc.
Karl Smith
P.O.Box 5893
Shreveport, LA 71135
(318) 632-4900
Email: info | at | extraordinaryfaithfamilyservicescom
Web: http://www.extraordinaryfaithfamilyservices.com
Our Company is an Educational Provider for students with special needs. We provide Parent as well as Student Support,Resources for Families, and Academic Tutoring.
* Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge
2356 Drusilla Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 216-7474; (225) 216-7977 (fax)
Email: strammell | at | fhfgbr.org
Web: http://fhfgbr.org
FHFGBR is nonprofit resource center organized and directed by family members of individuals with disabilities. We support families whose members have physical, cognitive, mental, emotional or behavioral disabilities.
* Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans
Mary Jacob
201 Evans Road
Building One, Suite 100
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 888-9111; (504) 888-0246 (fax)
Email: mjacob | at | fhfjefferson.org
Web: http://www.fhfjefferson.org
Family Resource Center for individuals with disabilities and their families. Peer to Peer Support, Information and Referral & Education and Training.
Families Helping Families of Northeast Louisiana
Aliscia L Banks
5200 Northeast Road
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 361-0487; (888) 300-1320; (318) 361-0417 (fax)
Email: info | at | fhfnela.org
Web: http://www.fhfnela.org
Families Helping Families of Northeast Louisiana, Inc. is a family directed resource center whose mission is to provide information, referral and peer to peer support to individuals with disabilities and their families.
Families Helping Families of Northwest Louisiana
BJ Chism
1545 Line Ave, Suite 330
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 221-0315; (318) 221-0301 (fax)
Email: ed | at | fhfnwla.ntcmail.net
Web: http://fhfnwla.org
Family Resource, Education and Referral Center for Individuals with Disabilities and their families.
* Families Helping Families Region 7
Chanel Jackson
2620 Centenary Blvd Bldg.2 Ste. 250
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 226-4541; (877) 226-4541
Email: fhfregion7 | at | bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.fhfregion7.com
Families Helping Families Region 7 is a network of families who, because of their experiences have become committed to reaching out to individuals with disabilities and their families.
* Families Helping Families of Southeast Louisiana
4118 Franklin Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70122
Email: info | at | fhfsela.org
Web: http://www.fhfsela.org/
* Families Helping Families of Southwest Louisiana
(Part of the statewide network)
2927 Hodges Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-2570
Email: fhfswla | at | xspedius.net
Web: http://www.fhfla.org/
Family Voices Louisiana
1539 Jackson Avenue, Suite 200
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 299-9175
Email: familyla | at | bellsouth.net
Gaitway Therapeutic Horsemanship
Shelley Barry
6555 Pikes Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-1614
Email: SBarry | at | GaitWay.org
Web: http://www.GaitWay.org
GaitWay offers therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy to people of all ages with special needs.
D. R. Gammons & Associates, Inc.
Deneen R. Gammons, Ph.D.
23752 E. Alabama Drive
Aurora, CO 80018
(720) 324-8195; (720) 324-8194
Email: drgammonsandassociates | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.drgammonsandassociates.com
Mental health, home-based behavior support, counseling, parent training and skills training for children with developmental disabilities, workshops dealing with IDEA, Section 504, and FERPA issues.
Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs
P.O. Box 94004
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9004
(225) 219-7550
Email: disabilityaffairs | at | gov.state.la.us
Web: http://www.gov.state.la.us/disabilityaffairs/default.asp
Greater New Orleans Autism Society of America
P.O. Box 26057
New Orleans, LA 70186
(504) 464-5733
Email: sue | at | GNOASA.org
Web: http://www.gnoasa.org/
This is the Autism Society of America’s New Orleans Chapter. Support meetings and resources for autism in the New Orleans area are provided by the group.
Rodney B. Hastings, Esq.
Attorney at Law
9714 Trendale Dr.
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
(225) 590-7744
Email: hastingslaw | at | cox.net
Web: http://www.hastings-law-firm.com
Special Education Attorney. Assisting parents/advocates with obtaining needed accommodations.
Theresa S. Hastings, Academic Language Therapist
9714 Trendale Dr.
Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
(225) 936-6276
Email: tshastings | at | cox.net
Conduct one-on-one therapy with students to remediate their dyslexic tendencies and other language processing issues.
Head Injury Foundation
217 W. Buffwood Drive
Baker, LA 70714-3755
(225) 775-2780
Email: wmoakbiala | at | aol.com
Helping Hands Down Syndrome & Chromosome Disorders Support Group
PO Box 893
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(985) 507-3050
Email: helpinghandsdssg | at | yahoo.com
Family members and individuals with Down Syndrome and other Chromosome Disorders come together monthly in Hammond to receive the acceptance and understanding from others in similar circumstances.
D. W. Jessen Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
Scottish Rite Temple
619 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 522-3789
LA Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Verlyn “Vee” Boyd, Executive Director
5627 Superior Dr. Ste. A-2
Baton Rouge, La 70816
(225) 293-3508; (225) 293-3510 (fax); (800) 224-4010
Web: www.LAFFCMH.com
Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network
P.O. Box 14115
Baton Rouge, LA 70898-4115
(225) 925-9500 (V/TDD); (800) 270-6185 (V/TDD); (225) 925-9560 (fax)
Email: jnesbit | at | latan.org
Web: http://www.latan.org/
Louisiana Association for the Blind
Heather Broussard
1750 Claiborne Ave.
Shreevport, LA 71103
(318) 698-2300; (318) 698-2300 (fax)
Email: hbroussard | at | lablind.com
Web: http://www.lablind.com
Louisiana Association for the Blind (LAB) is a private, non-profit organization that provides quality employment, rehabilitation and vocational training to individuals who are blind and visually impaired.
Louisiana Capital Area CHADD
P.O. Box 1121
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-1121
(225) 261-0613
Email: lacachadd | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.lacachadd.org
The Louisiana Capital Area CHADD is a volunteer support and advocacy group that hosts monthly workshops and provides referral services for those dealing with ADD/ADHD.
Louisiana Department of Education
626 North Fourth Street
P. O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70704-9064
(225) 342-3602
Web: http://www.doe.state.la.us/
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council Access Line (DIAL)
(800) 922-DIAL
Website: http://www.laddc.org/plans/activities/dial/
Louisiana Family to Family Health Information Center
Kim Detillier
204 East Bayou Road
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-4461; (800) 331-5570; (985) 447-7988 (fax)
Email: f2fhic | at | bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.blfhf.org/f2fhic/index
Health and Health care financing information and advocacy assistance for families of children/youth with special health care needs or at risk, ages 0-26.
Louisiana Family Voices
Kim Detillier
204 East Bayou Road
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-4461; (800) 331-5570; (985) 447-7988 (fax)
Email: blfhf | at | bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.blfhf.org
Louisiana state chapter for national Family Voices advocating for children and youth with special health care needs.
Louisiana Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
P.O. Box 4767
Shreveport, LA 71134-0767
(318) 227-2796
Email: info | at | laffcmh.com
Web: http://www.laffcmh.com/
Louisiana Hands & Voices
853 Wilson Drive
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 452-4914
Email: kvmurphy | at | dhh.la.gov
Deaf/hard of hearing family support without communication bias.
Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association
P.O. Box 14806
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
(225) 291-4014
Email: lotassoc | at | aol.com
Web: www.lota.org
Louisiana Parent-Teacher Association
201 Brookter
Slidell, LA 70461
(504) 649-3108
Email: jkhuse201 | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.lapta.org/
Louisiana Special Student Populations
(225) 342-3633
Web: http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/index.html
Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association
8550 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 922-4512
Email: lsha | at | pncpa.com
Web: http://www.lsha.org/
Janey Macey & Associates
2285 Benton Road, Suite C-200
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 741-5909; (318) 741-5911 (fax)
Email: lboudloche | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://therapy4kidz.com
We are a full service Pediatric clinic. We offer ABA therapy with an on staff BCBA. We also offer OT, Pt, and Speech therapy.
Mental Health Association in Louisiana
200 Lafayette Street, Suite 709
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 343-1921
Email: yblack | at | mhal.org
Web: http://www.mhal.org/
Mental Health Association in Southwest Louisiana
P.O. Box 805
Lake Charles, LA 70602-0805
(337) 582-1430
Email: melliott61 | at | juno.com
Mercy Family Center
Stewart Clark
110 Veterans Blvd, Suite 425
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 838-8283; (504) 838-9799 (fax)
Email: sclark | at | mercyfamilycenter.com
Web: http://www.mercyfamilycenter.com
Mercy Family Center is an outpatient behavioral health clinic with locations in the Greater New Orleans area and on the North Shore.
My Child Too
Michelle Miller
382 Chester Lee St
Larose, LA 70373
(985) 855-5227
Email: mychildtoo | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.mychildtoo.com
“My Child Too” is a support program for families of children with special needs. Our passion is to inform, uplift and empower you with the personal experiences of other parents and loved ones who are on this same journey.
NAMI Louisiana
11762 S. Harrell’s Ferry Road, Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 292-6928
Web: www.nami.org/laami
NeuroTherapy Specialists, Inc.
Susan S. Ducote, PT
11140 N. Harrell’s Ferry Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 926-1838; (225) 275-0930 (fax)
Email: neurorx | at | bellsouth.net
Web: http://neurotherapyspecialists.net
Outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy for children with disabilities and their families. Established over twenty years ago with a vision that expert care, empowering parents, and education can provide exceptional results, NeuroTherapy also believes that therapy should be FUN!
New Level Consultants & Affiliates, LLC
Brenda L. Cosse’, Parent Advocate
P.O. Box 3045
Slidell, LA 70459
(877) 708-7846
Email: disabilityvoice | at | live.com
Web: http://www.EventsbyNLCA.com
New Orleans Oral School
Martha Myers, Director
4000 W. Esplanade Ave., S.
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 885-1606; (504) 885-2603 (fax)
Email: neworleansoralschool | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://oraldeafed.org/schools/neworleans
New Orleans Oral School is a private, non-profit, early intervention program devoted to teaching children with all degrees of hearing loss to listen and speak.
New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center
Lesley Jernigan
1636 Toledano Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 897-2606
Email: mclausner | at | noshc.org
Web: http://www.noshc.org
To improve the communication of children and adults who are affected by speech, language and hearing disorders, in order to improve their quality of life and help them connect with…
Northeast Louisiana Autism Society
P.O. Box 4762
Monroe, LA 71211
(318) 361-0487; (318) 343-7698
Email: oh_mom | at | yahoo.com
Web: www.autismnela.org
We provide information, resources and support to families living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Northshore Families Helping Families
Donna Slocum
204 West 21st Avenue
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 875-0511; (800) 383-8700; (985) 875-9979 (fax)
Email: nfhf | at | bellsouth.net
Web: http://fhfnorthshore.org/
Resource center that provides information, referral, advocacy and peer to peer training for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Northshore Music Therapy, Inc.
Jacqueline H. Baron, MMT-BC
134 Carlisle Court
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 788-1340; (985) 649-0844 (fax)
Email: jhwbaron | at | bellsouth.net
Music Therapy is considered a related service in the public schools. Music Therapists work with a wide range of special needs. E-mail for more information.
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Division of Adult Education
Louisiana Department of Education
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
(225) 219-9333
Email: pmerrick | at | mail.doe.state.la.us
Web: http://www.louisianaschools.net/
Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center
Mary Jacob
201 Evans Road
Building One, Suite 100
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 888-9111; (504) 888-0246 (fax)
Email: mjacob | at | fhfjefferson.org
Web: http://www.laptic.org
Louisiana’s federally funded parent training & information center specializing in advocating for students with disabilities birth – 26 years old in the education arena.
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Division of Special Populations
Louisiana State Department of Education
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
(225) 342-1190
Web: http://www.doe.state.la.us/
Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Children’s Special Health Services
Office of Public Health
Department of Health and Hospitals
P.O. Box 60630, Room 607
New Orleans, LA 70160
(504) 568-5055
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Infant/Toddler Program
Division of Special Populations
Louisiana State Department of Education
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
(225) 342-1190
Email: edjohnson | at | mail.doe.state.la.us
Web: http://www.doe.state.la.us/
Protection and Advocacy Agency
The Advocacy Center
225 Baronne Street, Suite 2112
New Orleans, LA 70112-2112
(504) 522-2337; (800) 960-7705 (in LA only)
Email: lsimpson | at | advocacyla.org
Web: http://www.advocacyla.org/
Pyramid Parent Training Program
4101 Fontainbleau Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 827-0610
Email: : Dmarkey404 | at | aol.com
Regional ADA Technical Assistance Agency
Southwest Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center of Independent Living Research Utilization
2323 South Shepard Boulevard, Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 520-0232; (713) 520-5136 (TTY)
Email: swdbtac | at | ilru.org
Restore Counseling Services, LLC
M.A., LPC, BCPC, CRS
20103 Old Scenic Hwy., Suite 7A
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 305-8886
Email: restorecounselingservices | at | gmail.com
Web: http://restorecounselor.com
Full service Center focusing on child and adolescent therapy. Counseling services include individual, group and family sessions.
Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
Scottish Rite Temple
725 Cotton Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-9713
Spina Bifida of Greater New Orleans
PO Box 1346
Kenner, LA 70063
(504) 737-5181
Email: sbgno | at | sbgno.org
Web: http://www.sbgno.org
Spina Bifida of Greater New Orleans, Inc. (SBGNO) is a non-profit, tax exempt organization for the expressed purpose of providing services to those persons born with Spina Bifida and their families, and to increase public awareness about Spina Bifida and its prevention
State Agency for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf
8225 Florida Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 925-4175; (800) 256-1523; (800) 543-2099 (TTY)
Web: http://www.dss.state.la.us/
State Agency for the Visually Impaired
Blind Services
Department of Social Services
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
8225 Florida Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806-4834
(225) 925-4131; (225) 925-3594
State Department of Education: Special Education
Division of Special Populations
Louisiana State Department of Education
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
(225) 342-3633
Web: http://www.doe.state.la.us/
State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
P.O. Box 3455
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3455
(225) 342-6804; (800) 922-3425 (In LA)
Email: dmartin | at | dhh.la.gov
Web: http://www.laddc.org/
State Education Agency Rural Representative
Richland Parish School Board
Special Education
P.O. Box 599
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-5964
State Mediation System
Department of Education
Division of Special Populations
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064
(225) 342-3661
Web: http://www.doe.state.la.us/
State Mental Health Agency
Office of Mental Health
Department of Health and Hospitals
P.O. Box 4049 – BIN 12
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4049
(225) 342-9238
State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Child and Adolescent Services Development
Office of Mental Health
Department of Health and Hospitals
P.O. Box 4049 – Bin 12
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4049
(225) 342-2548
State Mental Retardation Program
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
P.O. Box 3117, Bin 21
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3117
(225) 342-0095
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Department of Social Services
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
8225 Florida Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806-4834
(225) 925-4131
Web:http://www.dss.state.la.us/departments/lrs/Vocational_Rehabilitation.html
Technology-Related Assistance
Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network
P.O. Box 14115
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
(225) 925-9500; (800) 270-6185 (V/TTY)
Email: jnesbit | at | latan.org
Web: http://www.latan.org/
Tutoring Direct
820 Jordan, Suite 510F
Shreveport, LA 71101
(866) 298-8867
Email: info | at | tutoringdirect.com
Web: http://www.tutoringdirect.com
We have highly qualified tutors who will come to your choice of location.
UCP of Baton Rouge – Children’s Developmental Center
1805 College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 923-3420
Email: CDCJanet | at | aol.com
UCP of Greater New Orleans
1000 Leonidas Street and Leake Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 865-0003
Email: info | at | ucpgno.org
Web: http://www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/79
University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Human Development Center
School of Allied Health Professions
LSU Health Sciences Center
1100 Florida Avenue, Building 138
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 942-8200; (504) 942-5900 (TDD/TTY)
Email: kdwyer | at | lsuhsc.edu
Web: http://www.hdc.lsuhsc.edu/default.htm
Up4Downs Of SWLA
Debbie Seaux
110 E 3rd St.
Iowa, LA 70647
(337) 582-6138
Email: downhome214 | at | centurytel.net
Web: http://up4downswla.org
Parent support, information and advocacy organization.
Up With Downs
450 Railsback Rd
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 797-8575
Email: dcajng | at | yahoo.com
Web: www.upwithdowns.com
VSA arts of Louisiana
Department of Education
2758-D Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 761-4243 (V/TTY)
Email: vsalouisiana | at | bellsouth.net
Web: http://la.vsarts.org/