Disability Rights Louisiana

10/15/2026

We'll be out at the Inclusive Halloween Party this Saturday (10.17) at the Westwego Farmers' Market from 11am-2pm. Come by and see our table for information about DRLA services!

Thanks so much to Autism Society of Greater New Orleans for putting on this amazing, free annual event! See the post attached for more details.

10/14/2026

Join Bayou Land Families Helping Families tomorrow (Thursday, October 15) at 1:00pm for "Let's Get Ready to Vote! ", a free webinar discussing voting rights for people with disabilities.

Dr. Ashley Volion, Disability Rights Louisiana Policy Analyst, will be the guest speaker as she participates in a series of presentations and trainings to help educate viewers across the state around our voting rights.

Any questions please contact April Young, Community Resource Specialist.
Phone: 985-447-4461 or email: ayoungblfhf.org.

Link to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rckMzvcbSwm1RaCaiXZjww #/registration

10/13/2026

Today, Tuesday October 13th, is the last day to register online to vote in the upcoming November 3rd elections. Please check to make sure that you are registered.

Visit GeauxVote.com to register or check your registration. There you can also find information for accessible voting, early voting locations, sample ballots, candidate information, and more.

10/07/2026

Let's Get Ready to Vote!

Join Bayou Land Families Helping Families for this free webinar discussing voting rights for people with disabilities on Thursday, October 15 at 1:00pm.

Dr. Ashley Volion, Disability Rights Louisiana Policy Analyst, will be the guest speaker as she participates in a series of presentations and trainings to help educate viewers across the state around our voting rights.

Any questions please contact April Young, Community Resource Specialist.
Phone: 985-447-4461 or email: ayoungblfhf.org.

Link to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rckMzvcbSwm1RaCaiXZjww #/registration

10/06/2026

Louisianans with Disabilities have a right to accessible voting. Elections are coming soon. Make Your Plan to vote.

Louisiana’s upcoming election is Tuesday, November 3rd. Early voting starts on October 20th and runs through October 27th. Polls are closed on Sunday, October 25th.

Elections and polling places must be accessible to people with all types of disabilities. Making a plan to vote ahead of time will help avoid problems on Election Day.

GeauxVote has a pamphlet that talks about the ways that people with disabilities can get the assistance they need for voting: https://www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting/disabled-elderly-citizens.

Want help making sure you get the accommodations you need? You may be able to find answers and help by contacting:

Disability Rights Louisiana - 1-800-960-7706, www.DisabilityRightsLA.org.
Your local registrar of voters - https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/registrar.
The Secretary of State’s Election hotline and webpage - 1-800-883-2805
The Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs - 225-219-7553
GeauxVote.com

10/05/2026

📢 Today is the last day to register in person or by mail for the November 3 election. Stop by your local Registrar of Voters office or get your application postmarked today. 🗳️

09/26/2026

Join us today at the Jefferson Parish Community Resource Fair for individuals with disabilities and their families!

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Shopping Center, Metairie, LA

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect
with resources and support for individuals with disabilities and their families. Many door prizes to win! Don’t miss out!

09/17/2026

08/27/2026

Reminder! Tomorrow (Thursday 8/27) at noon, you can join Dr. Ashley Volion of Disability Rights Louisiana for an interactive training to help voters with disabilities feel informed, prepared, and confident about voting.

You can register using the Google Meet link below:
https://meet.google.com/ifi-emtn-xsu

Presented by the Louisiana Hispanic Association in collaboration with Disability Rights Louisiana.

For questions or accommodations, contact: [email protected]