In-Person Community Input Meeting
2025-08-28 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Acadiana Area Human Services District, 302 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA, 70506
When sharing input, remember these 3 key points:
The issue must be a STATEWIDE issue.
Share your SOLUTION along with the issue.
Be ready to COMMIT TO SHARING YOUR TESTIMONY at Roundtable discussions & at the Capitol during legislative session.

IDEA and Discipline
2025-09-03 10:00 - 10:30
This training will cover what happens if your child has had a major infraction. What are his/her right under IDEA?

Walk on the Wild Side
2025-09-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoosiana, 5601 Hwy 90 E, Broussard, LA
Join Autism Society Acadiana for a fun-filled evening at Zoosiana for our Walk on the Wild Side Fundraiser on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 5:30–7:30 PM!

PIP (LA Partners in Policymaking)
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-30
Are you passionate about disability rights, inclusion, and shaping public policy? Louisiana Partners in Policymaking is now accepting applications for its leadership training program!

Deadline is Sept 30th

SPARK Autism Educational Seminar
2025-09-14 16:00 - 18:00
LSU-SPARK is hosting an Autism Educational Seminar on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 4pm-6pm in the Huey P. Long Fieldhouse on LSU’s Baton Rouge Campus.

Accommodations Vs. Modifications
2025-09-17 10:00 - 10:30
Do you know the difference between the two? Under which conditions does each apply? Join this training and find .

Job Fair Prep Rally
2025-10-08 09:00 - 12:00

Protecting your child's privacy at school
2025-10-20 13:00 - 14:00

Acadiana Opportunity Job Fair
2025-10-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Heymann Center, 1373 South College Rd, Lafayette, LA
Acadiana Opportunity Job Fair connects employers with a diverse applicant pool including persons with disabilities, justice involved and formerly incarcerated persons, and the general public.
This event is FREE and open to the public.

IEPS & Behavior & Discipline
2025-11-10 13:00 - 14:00

Fall State Classics
2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00
Goodmorning everyone , I know alot of you all are wondering why we haven’t started softball yet. The reason being this years Fall State Classics are being held November 22nd, 2025, at Youngsville Sports Complex. If you are interested in playing please get with Coach Desirae so i can get you all the information needed. This years event should be alot cooler hopefully. So get ready to have fun and play softball.

I will be posting a schedule of all practices within the next few weeks. Practices will be held on Sunday afternoons from 2pm-5pm in Carencro.

Office Closure
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-30
Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025 in observance of Thanksgiving.We will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025 during our regular business hours.

Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Larc’s Acadian Village, 200 Greenleaf Dr, Lafayette, LA
Join us for a jolly good time at our Breakfast with Santa event!

FASD 101 Webinar
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Human Development Center for the #FASD 101 webinar — a free, introductory session designed for professionals, families, and community members who want to better understand #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder.

Lafayette Parish Mitigation Public Meeting
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | City Hall Council Chambers, 705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) are hosting a public meeting to gather community input for the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Christmas in the Park
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14
Take a calming break from the holiday excitement and step into our Sensory Zone, open December 12-14 from 6-9PM.

Moore Park Ribbon Cutting
2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:00
Join us next Tuesday for the grand reopening and ribbon cutting of the Moore Park Soccer Complex!

December 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
198 Laser Lane — enter via Pont Des Mouton Rd.

Martin Luther King Day!
2026-01-19
Our office will be closed, January 19, 2026 in observance of MLK Day!

504 vs SPED
2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:00
Students with disabilities will often qualify for either an IEP or a 504 Plan – but what is the difference, and is one better than the other? This training will take you through the process of both plans, the laws that regulate both, the differences in the plans, and parental rights.

LRCA Agency Day
2026-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Lafayette Renaissance Charter High, 306 Acadian Hills Ln, Lafayette, LA, 70507

Region 4 Roundtable
2026-03-04 11:00 - 12:00
Join us to participate in meaningful conversation and hear
directly from Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council (LaDDC) staff about pressing issues shaping the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families across Louisiana.

Understanding Adversity & Building Resilience
2026-03-10 11:00 - 13:00
Childhood adversity can have lasting effects on brain development, physical health, and overall wellbeing — but resilience can be built!

Join us for this powerful and insightful session as we explore:
How adversity impacts the brain and body during development.
How building resilience can decrease negative effects and increase wellbeing.
Practical, actionable steps individuals can take to foster resilience.

Earn 2 FREE Continuing Education credits for attending!

Embracing Neurodiversity: Bridging Clinical Insight and Everyday Support
2026-03-20 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for an empowering and informative session designed to deepen understanding and promote inclusive support for individuals across the neurodivergent spectrum. Embracing Neurodiversity: Bridging Clinical Insight and Everyday Support will explore how professionals can apply clinical knowledge in practical, compassionate ways to foster acceptance and growth in all stages of life.

Things I Wish I Knew Webinar
2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for this free webinar where we discuss Louisiana resources for people with disabilities & their families.

504 vs SPED
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:00
Did you miss our first session? No worries — there’s still time to join us!

Understanding the difference between 504 and Special Education (SPED) can make a big difference when advocating for your child at school. During this session, we’ll cover:

Eligibility Requirements
Key Laws and Protections
Differences between 504 and SPED
Parental Rights and Advocacy

Next session: March 25 @ 1 PM

Empowerment and Protection Training Opportunity
2026-03-27 10:00 - 12:00
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council is working with Team Dynamics to offer free workshops around the state. These workshops are for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, caregivers, and community partners.

How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals
2026-03-27 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals and learn how to strengthen your child’s IEP with meaningful, measurable goals.

How IEP goals are written
What makes a goal measurable
Your role as an IEP team member

Mom's Night
2026-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Adopted Dog Brewing, 329 Dulles Dr., Lafayette, LA, 70506
Moms night out for March will be a night out at Adopted Dog Brewing! Join us for good friends, food, drinks and music! We will be in the new Brillo Pad area they just opened! Autism Society of Acadiana Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana

Family Summit
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 309 Cora St, Lafayette, LA
Join the Lafayette Parish School System Early Childhood Department for a FREE Family Summit for families with young children! This fun, family-friendly event is all about connection, resources, and celebration!

Illuminate Acadiana
2026-04-02
We’re inviting our entire community to celebrate World Autism Day — April 2, 2026!
Dress in bright colors to show recognition and support for autistic individuals and families.
