Introduction to Work, Part 2: Key Laws
In Part 2 of our Introduction to Work series, you’ll learn about key laws that protect students and future workers with disabilities
LACAN Community Input Meetings Region 4
Your Voice Matters! Join a LaCAN Region 4 Community Meeting!
Disability Disaster Preparedness Workshop
Join us for Lafayette Parish’s Disability Disaster Preparedness Workshop to learn practical emergency planning strategies
Upcoming Webinars
Have questions about special education? We’ve got answers! 📚
Join us for Special Education FAQs 1.0 as we cover some of the most common questions families have about the identification, referral, and evaluation process for special education services.
Back to School
A successful school year starts with being prepared. School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are available, giving families time to shop, plan, and help students begin the first day ready to learn.
FEMA Assistance Available for Survivors with Disabilities
If you live in Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany, or Terrebonne Parish and your home was damaged by Tropical Storm Arthur, FEMA may be able to help pay for accessibility improvements if you or someone in your household has a disability.
Youth Virtual Hangout
Hosted by the Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center/Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans, the youth virtual hangout is an opportunity for youth, with special healthcare needs and disabilities to network, build friendships, share their experiences and learn from each other
Special Education FAQs 1.0
Join us as we cover some of the most frequently asked questions by parents about the identification, referral, and evaluation process of special education. As part of our FAQ series, 2.0 will cover the IEP process and 3.0 will cover the transition process.