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Research, education and consultation on independent living, home and community-based services, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Center for independent living.
Louisiana Law Help is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Louisiana.
FaceBook page link: https://www.facebook.com/lagniappelawlab
Louisiana Lions Camp is a non-profit residential summer camp free for boys and girls with qualifying Special Needs, Diabetes, and Pulmonary Disorders
Medicaid provides medical benefits to low-income individuals and families. Although the federal government establishes the general rules for Medicaid, specific requirements are established by each state.
The Adult Waiver Dental Program provides coverage of certain diagnostic; preventive; restorative; endodontic; periodontic; removable prosthodontic; maxillofacialprosthetic; oral and maxillofacial surgery; orthodontic; and adjunctive general services.
View fee schedule here: https://www.lamedicaid.com/Provweb1/fee_schedules/Dental_Fee.htm
Contact for nursing home placement in Louisiana
Resources for the elderly
Louisiana Orthopedic Specialists hosts an in-house rehabilitation department, offering occupational and physical therapy services.
Locations in Lafayette, New Iberia, and Youngsville
Allows individuals to choose to live in a home or community setting, with emphasis on community supports and services, such as information and referral sources, independent living skills training, peer support, advocacy, and other.
Assists persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain, maintain or advance in competitive integrated employment and achieve independence in their communities by providing rehabilitation services and working cooperatively with business and other community resources.