Statewide Independent Living Council of Louisiana

07/25/2026

07/18/2026

Join us at the Empowerment Through Employment Conference on Tuesday, July 28th from 9am to 4pm!

This FREE Virtual Conference is presented by Bayou Land Families Helping Families, Statewide Independent Living Council of Louisiana, LSU Health New Orleans , Disability Rights Louisiana, and the Louisiana Department of Health Office for Citizens With Developmental Disabilities.

Join us as we cover important topics and provide clear, practical answers to questions like:

• When should I begin planning for my child's future employment?
• What meaningful job opportunities are available for individuals with disabilities?
• How could working affect my benefits?
• What if I need assistive technology or equipment to do my job?
• What programs and supports are available to help with education and employment?

…and much more!

GET THE INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT YOU NEED TO PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ub12ahEyTHyasoGC3VuG8A #/registration

Learn more: https://www.hdc.lsuhsc.edu/News1/2026-06-22_empowerment-through-employment-conference.aspx

07/07/2026

Join us at the Empowerment Through Employment Conference to explore innovative strategies, hear from self-advocates, and connect with professionals committed to expanding competitive, integrated employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

💻 Virtual Conference on Zoom
📆 July 28, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🪙 This conference is FREE!

Whether you're a person with a disability, family member, employer, educator, employment support professional, or service provider, you'll leave with practical tools, new ideas, and valuable connections.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ub12ahEyTHyasoGC3VuG8A #/registration

Learn more: https://www.hdc.lsuhsc.edu/News1/2026-06-22_empowerment-through-employment-conference.aspx

The Empowerment Through Employment Virtual Conference is presented by Bayou Land Families Helping Families, Statewide Independent Living Council of Louisiana, Disability Rights Louisiana, and the Louisiana Department of Health Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disability Supports.

07/06/2026

Members of the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf Board of Commissioners are critical to the work we do.

Today, we want to spotlight Brandy Bordelon for all the hard work she does for Louisiana’s d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing communities.

Brandy’s commitment to service and advocacy has earned her significant recognition. In 2023, she received awards from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) for her volunteer work during Hurricane Ida. She was also honored by the Hamilton Relay and the Louisiana Association of the Deaf (LAAD) in 2023 for her community contributions.

Thank you, Brandy!

06/30/2026

Great video about all of the postsecondary (college) programs in Louisiana for students with intellectual disabilities.

College is more than earning a credential—it's about building confi...

06/29/2026

Join us at the Empowerment Through Employment Conference to explore innovative strategies, hear from experts and self-advocates, and connect with professionals committed to expanding competitive, integrated employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

💻 Virtual Conference on Zoom
📆 July 28, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🪙 This conference is FREE!

Whether you're an educator, employment support professional, service provider, family member, self-advocate, or employer, you'll leave with practical tools, new ideas, and valuable connections.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ub12ahEyTHyasoGC3VuG8A #/registration
Learn more: https://www.hdc.lsuhsc.edu/News1/2026-06-22_empowerment-through-employment-conference.aspx

The Empowerment Through Employment Virtual Conference is presented by Bayou Land Families Helping Families, Statewide Independent Living Council of Louisiana , Disability Rights Louisiana , and the Louisiana Department of Health Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities.

06/21/2026

NCIL Statement Condemning and Rejecting the Department of Justice's Memo Attempting to Undermine Disability Civil Rights

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) strongly condemns the recent Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memo that attempts to undermine the integration mandate at the heart of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the landmark Olmstead v. L.C. decision.

For decades, the Olmstead v. L.C. decision has affirmed a simple truth: segregation of people with disabilities is discrimination. The integration mandate is not optional — it is the foundation of disability civil rights, ensuring that people with disabilities can live, work, and participate fully in their communities.

The OLC memo claims that federal disability rights laws do not require services in the most integrated setting. This contradicts decades of legal precedent and the lived experiences of our community. This position threatens hard-won progress and risks re-legitimizing institutionalization and segregation. From the perspective of the Independent Living Movement, this is unacceptable.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4aH3kKw

Image: Statement Condemning and Rejecting DOJ Memo – Advocacy and Action graphic features two abstract letters A, reflected horizontally in purple and green. NCIL Logo: National Council on Independent Living. Graphic features a fingerprint.

06/18/2026

Hi everyone! We are having our first planning meeting for our new Statewide Plan for Independent Living at 10am tomorrow. This will help us decide what our areas of focus will be for the next three years! You can join at this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81700512145?pwd=ZmDU8tNVSkgPlqFlnU0vF8eNATzoju.