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Louisiana FASD Summit: Thank you!

A message from HDC Director Philip Wilson, Ph.D.

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Featured | Permalink | Comments Off on Louisiana FASD Summit: Thank you! | Posted July 10, 2023 by Jolie Robichaux

Perspectives: How to prevent burnout as a self-advocate

Graphic with text "Perspectives: Health & Wellness. How to prevent burnout as a self-advocate. By Will Johnson with the help of Steven Nguyen AND Lillian DeJean" An image of a woman who appears tired with her eyes closed and hands holding her face appear to the right.

Do you ever feel like you have too much going on? Do you feel irritated, stressed, or tired doing things that used to make you happy? You might be feeling burnout! Self-advocate Will Johnson shares tips on how to keep you healthy, happy, and on track to accomplish your goals.

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Featured, Perspectives, Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments Off on Perspectives: How to prevent burnout as a self-advocate | Posted April 26, 2023 by Jolie Robichaux

Louisiana LEND scholars create Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) fact sheet asking “what will Louisiana do?”

LEND scholars sit in classroom looking at the "FASDs & Foster Care System" factsheet projected on the screen. Read more >

Featured, LEND, LEND | Permalink | Comments Off on Louisiana LEND scholars create Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) fact sheet asking “what will Louisiana do?” | Posted March 14, 2023 by Jolie Robichaux

Perspectives: Advice for Employment Support Professionals

Perspectives: Employment. Self-advocates' advice to employment support professionals By Will Johnson and Stuart simon

Self-advocates Will Johnson and Stuart Simon share how job vendors can better support individuals with disabilities.

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Employment and Community Living, Featured, Perspectives, Supported Employment | Permalink | Comments Off on Perspectives: Advice for Employment Support Professionals | Posted February 27, 2023 by Jolie Robichaux

Questions to ask Employment Vendors

Do you have a disability and want to find a job?

If you are thinking about finding a job through a job vendor or employment support agency, we have a list of questions to help you find the best vendor that fits your unique needs!

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Employment and Community Living, Featured, Newsletter, PAY Check, Supported Employment | Permalink | Comments Off on Questions to ask Employment Vendors | Posted February 22, 2023 by Jolie Robichaux

HDC forms Plain Language Task Force

Inspired by advocates at the 2022 AUCD conference, HDC creates a Plain Language Task Force to make our information more accessible.

Submit a plain language or accessibility request here
Will Johnson smiles with two thumbs up standing next to Jolie Robichaux holding her right thumb and document in plain language document in her left hand. Behind them is a white board with the text written in bubble letters: "Plain Language Task Force."
HDC’s Will Johnson (left) and Jolie Robichaux (right) make up the Plain Language Task Force.
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CAC, Featured, Newsletter, Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments Off on HDC forms Plain Language Task Force | Posted February 10, 2023 by Jolie Robichaux

WWNO interviews Dr. Rose Angelocci about how the Krewe of King Arthur accommodates riders with disabilities

Rose Angelocci, Mary LeBlanc, and Loretta Brehm sit around a conference table in front of a screen that features the video feed of WWNO's Managing Producer Alana Schreiber during their interview. Rose wears a purple collard Krewe of King Arthur shirt, Mary wears a purple vest over a white t-shirt with the purple, green, and gold Mardi Gras colors, and Loretta wears a Krewe of King Arthur t-shirt with the logo in white. The Krewe of King Arthur logo is King Arthur wearing a crown with his hand on the holt oh his sword. Behind him are trees and a castle.

New Orleans Public Radio interviewed HDC’s Rose Angelocci, Ph.D., CRC, CWIC and her friends from the Krewe of King Arthur, Mary LeBlanc and Loretta Brehm, about how the parade accommodates riders with disabilities.

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Employment and Community Living, Featured, WSC WIPA | Permalink | Comments Off on WWNO interviews Dr. Rose Angelocci about how the Krewe of King Arthur accommodates riders with disabilities | Posted by Jolie Robichaux

HDC at AUCD 2022

A group of 23 HDC staff and scholars porf3essionally dressed stand in front of an AUCD step and repeat banner. Read more >

Featured, LEND, Newsletter, Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments Off on HDC at AUCD 2022 | Posted December 20, 2022 by Jolie Robichaux

Create a STAR Plan with PAY Check

Screenshot of Michael Curry form STAR Plan video with a big red YouYube logo in the corner.

STAR Plans help our PAY Check participants set goals for themselves in adulthood and realize the steps needed for success. Follow along with Transition Specialist Michael Curry to create a STAR Plan for yourself!

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Employment and Community Living, Featured, Newsletter, PAY Check, Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments Off on Create a STAR Plan with PAY Check | Posted October 25, 2022 by Jolie Robichaux

LADBP launches DeafBlind Intervener Training pilot

Woman guides young boy with deafblindness as he pushes his desk chair in the classroom.

The Louisiana DeafBlind Project for Children and Youth (LADBP) launch a Deaf-Blind Intervener Training Pilot, aiming to encourage school districts and educators across the state to invest in skilled interveners. LADBP’s Rose Angelocci, Ph.D. and Nicky Gillies, MSNIC are currently working with a paraprofessional in St. Bernard Parish to trial this new training program.

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Featured, Louisiana DeafBlind Project News, Newsletter, Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments Off on LADBP launches DeafBlind Intervener Training pilot | Posted October 24, 2022 by Jolie Robichaux

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