New Orleans Disability Access Resources
ACE (Alzheimer's Care and Enrichment Program) at the Jewish Community Center
504-897-0143
www.nojcc.org
rachel@nojcc.org
5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
M,W,F 10-2
Exercise, meal preparation, music, and interaction with nursery school children for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia. Monthly support group available for caregivers.
$30 per day include meals, scholarships available
Call & ask for Rachel Ruth
Spanish not spoken
ARC of Greater New Orleans
504-837-5105
504-837-5140
www.arcgno.org
925 Labarre Road Metairie, LA 70001,
with additional service locations in NOLA, Chalmette, Westwego, and Covington.
M-F, 8-4
Services for people with intellectual disabilities; provides employment opportunities for individuals with special needs.
Private pay and Medicaid
Spanish not spoken
Cancer Association of Louisiana
504-733-5539 or 800-624-2039
www.cagno.org
824 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 154, Harahan, 70123
M-F 9-4
Assistance with prescriptions & transportation for those undergoing cancer treatment; community education, including smoking cessation programs and projects geared for women undergoing breast reconstruction. Free; Call for appointment or walk-in to pick application for assistance, which must be signed by a medical professional (applications can also be downloaded from website).
Spanish not spoken
Cancer Care
800-813-4673
1-800-813-HOPE
www.cancercare.org
M-Th 10-6 EST, F 10-5 EST
National nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer. Provides grants to aid with transport, homecare, and childcare for low income patients in cancer treatment. All interviews and applications are done through phone & mail.
Spanish spoken, Leave voicemail & a Spanish-speaking counselor will call you back.
Clover Adult Day Care
504-523-6221
https://www.clovernola.org/adult-day-care/
Main Campus: 1600 Constance St. New Orleans, LA 70130
Columbia Parc Office: 1401 Saint Denis St. New Orleans, LA 70122
Adult Day Care strives to be as cost-effective as possible while delivering the highest quality care and services. We work closely with participants, caregivers and their families to determine all payment options. Clover accepts the Louisiana Medicaid Waiver (ADHC), Community Choices Waiver (CCW), Residential Options Waiver (ROW), Veterans Administration (VA) benefits, and private pay.
Private pay options are income-based with day and monthly rates available.
Deaf Action Center
(504)452-3354
Shari.bernius@dacinterpretingservices.com
https://dacinterpretingservices.com/
Sign language interpretation services.
$50 an hour fee, may be covered by insurance; Call or email for info
Spanish spoken by request
Epilepsy Foundation of Louisiana
Office: (225) 298-5499
Toll Free: (800) 960-0587
www.epilepsylouisiana.org
1882 Justice Avenue, Suite B4 Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Services for people with epilepsy and seizure disorder including support groups, counseling for the newly diagnosed, community education, assistance with medical support, information and referrals, medication assistance for indigent persons and a Hope mentoring program.
Free; Spanish spoken with interpreters
Families Helping Families
Toll Free: 1-877-243-7352
www.fhfsela.org
Orleans: 2401 Westbend Parkway Ste 3090, New Orleans, 70114
M-F 9-4
Information referral agency for individuals with disabilities and their family members.
Free; Spanish spoken
Fireweed Collective
fireweedcollective.org
administrator@fireweedcollective.org
Fireweed Collective offers mental health education and mutual aid through a Healing Justice lens. We help support the emotional wellness of all people, and center the needs of those most marginalized by our society. Our work seeks to disrupt the harm of systems of abuse and oppression, often reproduced by the mental health system. We are unable to provide medical advice or professional care referrals. Free crisis toolkit resource list available.
Goodwill of Southeast Louisiana
504-456.2622
www.goodwillno.org
3400 Tulane Ave, Ste 1000, New Orleans, 70119
647 Main Street Baton Rouge, LA. 70801
1750 Martin Luther King Blvd. Suite 108 Houma, LA 70360
Career Development services for people with disabilities: skills training, job placement and job retention, supported employment. Programs for veterans and formerly incarcerated people.
Free; Spanish not spoken
Jefferson Council on Aging/Aging & Disability Resource Center
800-635-1437
504-888-5880
www.jcoa.net
6620 Riverside Dr., Ste 107 & 216, Metairie, 70003
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Assistance for Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist Parishes residents ages 60+ or disabled, including utility assistance, prescription assistance, job training/placement, meal delivery, referrals for equipment and homemaker services (limited to once per month). Social Security number required. Application process done over the phone or in person.
Free; Fee requested for meals. Call for appt.
Spanish spoken
LATAN (Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network)
(225) 925-9500 or (800) 270-6185
www.latan.org
3042 Old Forge Drive, Ste D, Baton Rouge, 70808
AT Demonstration Center 10988 N. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Ste. 5 Baton Rouge, LA 70816
M-Th 8:30-5:30, Fri 8:30-4
Helps LA residents access devices, technology and aids that allow a person to be more independent, through reduced-interest, fixed-rate, extended-term loan program. Assistive Technology (AT) Marketplace (donated AT devices available for low or no cost). See website for additional programs.
Spanish not spoken
Lighthouse Louisiana
504-899-4501
Toll-Free: 888-792-0163
Baton Rouge 225-275-1200
www.lighthouselouisiana.org
123 State Street, New Orleans 70118
One American Place, Suite 150 Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Serves people in the region who are blind or visually impaired by providing employment opportunities and other services; some services for the Deaf also.
Most services are free; Call for info or appt.
Spanish spoken not spoken
LA Office of Disability Determinations
504-361-6335
www.ssa.gov
M-F 8-4:30
Processes SSI/Disability Claims. It takes approx. 180 days to process a claim. Go to local SS office for assistance with signing up - call for locations - or use website to apply electronically.
Free; Spanish not spoken interpreting can be arranged
Medicare
800-633-4227
www.medicare.gov
Health Insurance program for citizens of 65+ years or those receiving SSI or disability benefits for 2+ years. Individuals with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) or end-stage renal disease also qualify. Enrollment through Social Security Office 800-772-1213, which also has a "Low SS Program" that qualifies individuals who need extra help paying for medicine.
Free; Spanish spoken
New Directions Adult Day Health Care Center
504-943-9418
1523 N Dorgenois St., New Orleans, 70119
M-F 7-4:30
For mentally impaired adults who need daytime care. Includes care and supervision; health screenings and preventative care; group, individual and social activities; nutritious meals and snacks; information and referrals; social evaluation; recreation and exercise; personal care training; education; counseling and reality orientation; community based transportation.
$57/day, Medicaid and Medicaid waiver; Call for info
Spanish spoken upon request
Support Groups at East Jefferson General Hospital
504-456-5000
www.ejgh.org
4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 70006
Meeting times vary
Numerous support groups, including: Stroke survivors & their families, Parkinson's, A-Fib, Ostomy, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Celiac, and more. Call or see website for schedule.
Free; Spanish not spoken
Touro Diabetes Center
504-897-8813
https://www.lcmchealth.org/touro/our-services/diabetes-care/
Touro Diabetes Center Medical Arts Building 3439 Prytania Street 5th Floor, Suite 501 New Orleans, LA 70115
7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday
Outpatient diabetes education and training w/ MD order. Physician's order needs to be completed, signed and faxed to 504.894.8586
Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, sliding scale for uninsured (60% off); Appt. only
Spanish spoken with language line