Below is a list of websites that offer a wealth of information for individuals and families with persons with developmental disabilities.

National Organizations

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Autism Sociey of America

National Associations of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

National Association for Down Syndrome

Volunteers of America

State Organizations

Louisiana Citizens for Action Now (LaCAN)

Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals

Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council

Louisiana Direct Support Professionals

Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual

Louisiana Medicaid Office

Louisiana Social Services

OCDD Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities

OCDD—Resource Center on Aging and Developmental Disabilities

OCDD—Resource Center on Dental and Medical Support

OCDD—Resource Center on Nutritional, Physical and Nursing Supports

OCDD—Resource Center on Psychiatric and Behavioral Supports

Office of Mental Health

Local Organizations

Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana

Families Helping Families of Louisiana

Acadiana Society for Autistic Citzens 

Employment

(EDS) Employment Development Service


NISH Creating Employment Opportunities for People with Severe Disabilities-National Organization


Other Helpful Sites

Elderly and Disabled Adult Fact Sheet

New Opportunities Waiver (NOW)

Steve Jankower—Medicaid Planning for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Understanding Medicaid Home and Community Services

United Way of Acadiana

2006-2007 SSI Caps, Limits, Spousal Impoverishment