Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
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Independence, Self-Determination, Productivity, Integration, Inclusion
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
06/05/2026
The LaDDC is teaming up with Team Dynamics to offer free trainings in July for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and advocates.
Click below to read more.
https://conta.cc/4vz36NN
06/02/2026
Learn more about what happened in the 2026 Legislative Session:
https://conta.cc/4uO4JHn
That’s a wrap!
The 2026 Legislative Session has officially ended with many great accomplishments by the disability community.
➡️$250K restored for Families Helping Families
➡️Over $33M in total funding to help improve HCBS waiver funding
➡️$2M to help people with disabilities find jobs with help from LRS
➡️Act 347 (SB34) creates Bryan’s Call to help find people with I/DD when they go missing
➡️HB352 helps students get better access to ABA in schools
➡️HB1107 failed to complete the process ensuring people with intellectual disabilities facing capital crimes are still treated fairly
➡️HB342 shifts the burden of proof from families to schools in SpEd disputes
You did this! You called, emailed, and showed up to committees to help ensure the I/DD community was heard and protected.
Thank you to the individuals, families, disability organizations, legislators and so many others for your dedication this session.
Advocacy truly does work!
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.
❤️ 🤍 💙
05/21/2026
Senate Finance passed the state budget bill (HB1) with $10.7 million to help increase HCBS rates and DSW pay.
HB1 moves to Senate Floor for debate and a vote.
Contact your Senator TODAY!
Learn more:
https://conta.cc/4uZU1wS
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
05/19/2026
The next Self-Direction Quarterly Meeting will be Wednesday, June 10th.
Learn more:
https://conta.cc/4wJTql0
05/19/2026
Update: SB34 creating Bryan’s Call has passed the House. It’s headed to the Governor’s desk for signature!
Way to go advocates 👏🏻
HB1107 is still sitting in the Senate. There is still time to contact your Senator if you haven’t yet.
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
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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