Human Development Center

Building Capacity, Inspiring Change

Welcome to HDC

Louisiana's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)

The Human Development Center (HDC) at LSU Health New Orleans provides leadership and innovation in interdisciplinary education, community service, research, and information dissemination to strengthen and increase the capacity of local communities to support and include individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life. 

 

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The Human Development Center building on Tulane Ave.

 

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The Human Development Center serves as a resource to people with disabilities, families, service providers, educators, and policy-makers.
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Early Childhood Initiatives

For educators and families.

 

 

Education and Transition Initiatives

For self-advocates, families, educators, and employment support professionals.

 

Community Health Initiatives

For everyone.

 

Interdisciplinary Programs

For self-advocates, professionals, graduate students, and families.

 

 

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HDC NEWS

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New Collaboration Brings Counseling Support to PAYCheck Participants

The LSU Health New Orleans Counseling Department and the Human Development Center’s PAYCheck Program have launched an exciting new collaboration that enhances both counselor training and student support. 

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Speak Up Stand Up Summit

Feeling stressed by the world? HDC's Will Johnson wants you to know you’re not alone. Join Will and other self-advocates for the Speak Up Stand Up Summit, a virtual self-advocacy series created by people with disabilities for people with disabilities.

Coming in January 2026.

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HDC's Shining Star: Susie Jones

"Susie provides excellent care and education to children in her care. Susie provides family-centered care, developing strong collaborative relationships with the parents of children in her care. She focuses on providing real feedback on child development and is very responsive to family concerns. Susie in a rarity in the field , preferring to work with infants more than any other age group. She provides excellent care and education to our youngest infants and their families."

- Maria Blanco, Early Childhood Initaitves Director

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PROJECT NEWS

 

Early Childhood News
LASARD News
Louisiana DeafBlind Project News

 

 

 

Contact

Human Development Center
411 S Prieur St
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-556-7500

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Developmental Disabilities Network Partners

The Human Development Center partners with the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council and Disability Rights Louisiana to create the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities (DD) Network.

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The Human Development Center strives to provide information in the most accessible formats possible. If information is needed in an accessible form (e.g., large print, Braille, video transcript), please complete this request form or contact us at HDCInfo@lsuhsc.edu.