Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities | Department of Health | State of Louisiana

Secretary

Dr. Courtney N. Phillips

Developmental Disabilities

Employment Awareness Month National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. This year’s theme is, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement.

HCBS Transition Plan Learn more about the proposed regulation changes for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) setting transition plan, which are aimed at improving integration and access.

Waiver Services OCDD offers a number of community-based services and supports, which allow Louisiana citizens with disabilities to have greater flexibility to choose where they want to live, and the waiver services and supports that best suit their needs.

National Core Indicators This survey helps to give OCDD further insight on how to continue efforts to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Helpful Information...

Citizens with Developmental Disabilities

House Concurrent Resolution 45 Global Positioning System (GPS) Survey (OCDD-P-21-040, OCDD-R-21-009, OCDD-SC-21-019)

October 21, 2021

OCDD HCBS Waiver Rate Increase Memorandum (OCDD-P-21-036, OCDD-R-21-007)

September 28, 2021

Regional and State Advisory Council Nomination Forms

September 09, 2021

Louisiana ICF/DD License - Temporary Relocation and Sheltering Sites; Facility Need Review

August 30, 2021

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