Public Policy and Advocacy
The Council’s enacting legislation mandates that we advocate for systemic change that promotes the Independence, Self Determination, Productivity, Integration, and Inclusion of all Louisiana citizens with developmental disabilities.
Council Position Papers
Position on Segregation of People with Disabilities
Position on Community Living
Position on Developmental Centers
Position on Sheltered Workshops and Segregated Employment
Laws
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act
State Law enacting the DD Council
ACT 378
New Opportunities Trust Fund, Act 481 of 2007
Search State Laws
State Register
Funds from sale of Developmental Centers remain in OCDD budget; Act 555 of 2006 La. Session
Cash Subsidy
Children’s Choice Waiver
Service Cap Increase
DSP Wage Enhancement
New Opportunities Waiver
Cap Increases and Clarification of Services
DSP Wage Enhancement
Individual and Family Supports (Sleeping Hours)
Supports Waiver
General Provisions
DSP Wages
Current Issues
Beyond Repair: An Investigation into Serious Abuse and Neglect at Northeast Supports and Service Center (June, 2009)
NACDD Legislative Action Center
Outcomes from the 2008 Louisiana Legislative Session
OCDD Policy Notice for Money Follows the Person Grant
President Obama- Agenda for Disability Concerns
CCD Recommendations for President Obama and Congress
Education Advocacy Fact Sheets
Abolish Corporal Punishment Fact Sheet
Restraints and Seclusion in Schools Fact Sheet
Legal Decisions and Rulings
Advocacy in the News
DD Council Chairperson, Sam Beech on LPB Capitol Beat (March 30, 2010)
Disabled community split on La. health care cuts (March 30, 2010)
La. DD Council Applauds the Direction of Governor’s Budget (February 12, 2010)
Activist backs reallocation of funds (Advocate Article February 18, 2009)
State looks to trim NOW (Advocate Article January 2, 2009)
Additional help sought for people with disabilities (WWL Ch. 4 June 9, 2008)
