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The Arc of Louisiana

The Arc of Louisiana

Focusing on abilities, respect, and choice!!

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    • 2020-2021 Board of Directors
    • Staff
  • Policy & Advocacy
    • Overview
    • People First of Louisiana
      • People First Chapter Application
      • Local Chapter Meetings
  • Our Initiatives
    • LA ABLE
      • FAQs
    • People First of Louisiana
      • People First Chapter Application
      • Local Chapter Meetings
    • Supported Decision Making
      • Handbook
      • Agreement
      • Slide Deck (Powerpoint)
      • Slide Deck (PDF)
      • Articles / Publications
    • Criminal Justice
    • Healthcare
    • Emergency Preparedness
  • Programs
    • State Personal Assistance Services
      • SPAS Fact Sheet
      • SPAS Eligibility Requirements
      • SPAS Application
      • SPAS Income Determination
      • SPAS Statement of Medical Status
      • Voter Registration Application
    • Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund (THSCI)
      • Spinal Cord PCA Packet
      • THSCI Application Packet
      • THSCI Factsheet
    • Micro-Enterprise
      • FAQ’s
      • Application
      • Small Business Centers
    • Louisiana Disability Legal Resources
  • Get Involved
    • People First Chapter Application
    • How to Become an Arc
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  • Resources
    • Disability Resources
      • Aging
      • Autism
      • Brain Injury
      • Cerebral Palsy
      • Developmental Disabilities
      • Education
      • General
      • Mental Health
      • Speech & Hearing
    • Legal Resources
    • Apply for Disability Services

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2020-2021 Board of Directors

Officers

Larry Pete
President
TARC-Terrebonne

Henry Friloux
Vice President
The Arc of St. Charles

Michael Ward
2nd Vice President
Self-Advocate

 Mary Durusau Erwin
Secretary/Treasurer
The Arc Baton Rouge

Anita Cann
Immediate Past President
The Arc of East Ascension

Directors

Walter Douglas LaCroix
The Arc Rapides

John Rigney
Arc of Greater New Orleans

Brian Hensgens
Larc – Lafayette

Darin Hebert
The Arc of St. Mary

Willie Gibbens
Tarc-Hammond

Dwayne Lewis
Arc of Acadiana

Leo Berggreen
Donaldsonville Area Arc

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Building Community for All

The Arc of LA About Us

The Arc of Louisiana is affiliated with The Arc of the United States, which advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a national level. We also are proud to have 19 affiliated local chapters working to provide additional supports and services to families in communities throughout the state.

Initiatives

  • LA ABLE
  • People First of Louisiana
  • Supported Decision Making
  • Criminal Justice
  • Healthcare
  • Emergency Preparedness

Contact

600 Colonial Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Office 1.866.966.6260 | 1.225.383.1033
info@thearcla.org

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