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$93.6 Million for Louisiana Public Assistance Projects
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced today that $93.6 million for Louisiana public assistance projects have been funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) since her visit to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast on March 5-6. FEMA has obligated a total of $340 million for Louisiana public assistance related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita projects since January 20.
http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1240318714525.shtm
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Disability & Emergency Preparedness Resources for Louisiana
View a list of links to federal, regional, state and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.
http://nod.citysoft.org/EPIResources/louisiana.html
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Louisiana Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
Office of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospital serves people with developmental disabilities and their families and professionals who support them through a variety of services and programs including individual and family supports (i.e., personal care assistance, cash subsidy, respite, crisis intervention and supported living services).
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=77
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BlazeSports Louisiana
Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities.
http://www.blazesports.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=5&tabid=15&ItemId=61
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Easter Seals Louisiana - Camp without Barriers for Children & Adults with Disabilities
Information about camping and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities in Louisiana.
http://louisiana.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=LADR_camping_recreation
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Area Agency On Aging (AAA)
Area agencies on aging (AAA) contract with providers for the following services: congregate meals, home delivered meals, homemaker, nutrition counseling, transportation, legal assistance, nutrition education, information and assistance and outreach.
http://goea.louisiana.gov/area_agency_on_aging.html
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve Accessibility Information
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.
http://www.nps.gov/jela/accessibility.htm
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Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council is made up of people from every region of the state who are appointed by the governor to develop and implement a five year plan to address the needs of persons with disabilities.
http://www.laddc.org/
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Capital Area Agency on Aging
Works to ensure availability of supportive and nutrition services to all persons aged 60 and older in several counties in the Baton Rouge area.
http://www.capitalaaa.org/
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Caddo Council on Aging
Provides in-home, community and caregiver services to aging residents and people with disabilities in the Caddo County, LA.
http://www.caddocouncilonaging.org/