Organization
Disability Rights Louisiana(DRLA)
Louisiana's protection and advocacy system protecting the human and legal rights of people with disabilities of all ages, empowering the disability community to live integrated lives free from abuse and neglect.
About
Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) is the designated protection and advocacy system for the state of Louisiana, a non-profit organisation that has protected the human and legal rights of Louisianians with disabilities for decades. DRLA maintains offices in New Orleans and Lafayette to serve communities across the state.
What They Do
DRLA provides free legal advocacy, information and referrals, training, and outreach to empower people with disabilities to live integrated lives free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The organisation advocates across healthcare, education, housing, employment, and institutionalisation, supporting both individual clients and systemic change.
Who They Serve
DRLA serves children, adults, and seniors with disabilities throughout Louisiana, supporting people with physical, cognitive, psychiatric, sensory, and other disabilities regardless of income.
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