Special Olympics
Northwest High School 3746 LA-104, Opelousas, LAThe St. Landry Parish Unified Club is hosting a Special Olympics Event for students with exceptionalities! The event will take place on April 16 at Northwest High School.
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Egg Your Yard Fundraiser
Walk out to a yard FULL of Easter eggs—magically delivered and spread across your front lawn! Surprise your kids, your boss, or even your favorite teacher! Want to spread the fun? Parishes included are: Acadia, St. Landry, Evangeline, St. Martin, Lafayette, Vermilion and Iberia Post Office Box 60189 Lafayette LA 70506
Call for Volunteers
Support our mission of inclusion. Festival International de Louisiane
Coffee Time – St. Martin Parish
The Studio & Coffee Bar 110 Evangeline Blvd., St Martinville, LADate: April 29, 2025 Location: 110 Evangeline Blvd. St. Martinville, LA 70582 Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Autism Awareness Benefit for Families Helping Families of Acadiana.
Adopted Dog Brewing 329 Dulles Dr, Lafayette, LACoffee Time – Lafayette Parish
Coffeeweed Cottage 410 Poydras St Lafayette, LA 70501
Disability Awareness Day
LA State Capitol 900 N. Third St, Baton Rouge, LAThe Split Second Foundation and the Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs will co-host the first Disability Awareness Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This event will enable disability-based organizations to meet and interact with legislators, the Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs, and state leaders during the 2025 Regular Session to emphasize the importance
The Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center is a resource to both families who have children and youth with special healthcare needs or disabilities and providers, and is part of the Louisiana Department of Health under the Bureau of Family Health. Please Join Us to Learn More.
Coffee Time – Evangeline Parish
Hundredfold Coffee 119 S. Coreil St Ville Platte, LA 70586
Planning for Adulthood
What’s next after high school? Let’s talk goals, independence, and the real world! Join us for a FREE webinar on how to help young people successfully plan for adulthood...
Coffee Time – St Landry Parish
Java Square 103 W. Landry St Opelousas, LA 70570
Coffee Time – Acadia Parish
Topic: Louisiana Bullying Law Q&A The Vanilla Bean 414 N. Parkerson Ave Crowley, OLA 70526
Special Education Parent Summit
The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU 3848 West Lakeshore Driv, Baton Rouge, LAThe Arc of Louisiana, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education, will host the Special Education Parent Summit on July 21 at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU, located at 3848 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge. Registration is now open: https://ow.ly/XieE50VS9Oq
Coffee Time – Vermilion Parish
Topic: Louisiana Bullying Law Q&A Classic Cup Brew & Eatery Abbeville & Maurice, LA
Planning for Peace of Mind: Estate & Life Planning for Families with Special Needs in Louisiana
Join Andrew Mims, Founder and Managing Attorney of Oak Grove Estate Planning, for a compassionate and practical 60-minute presentation designed specifically for families of children with special needs...
Summer Swim Party – Aug 2nd
Riverside Swim Club 420 Corona Dr, Lafayette, LAGet Ready for a Splashin’ Good Time! Autism Society Acadiana is hosting TWO Summer Swim & Pizza Parties just for YOU! Kids Party (Ages 12 & Under) Riverside Swim Club – 420 Corona Dr, Lafayette
Coffee Time – Iberia Parish
CC's Coffee House 15 N. Lewis St New Iberia, LA 70560
It’s Who We Are. It’s What We Do.
Families Helping Families Who are we? What do we do? How can we help?
Coffee Time – St Martin Parish
110 Evangeline Blvd St Martinville, LA 70582
Empowerment Through Employment Conference
Join Disability Rights Louisiana, Statewide Independent Living Council, and Bayou Land Families Helping Families for the Empowerment Through Employment Virtual Conference on August 13, 2025.
Parent Rights in Special Education
Be prepared from the beginning of a new school year. This training will go in depth about your parental rights under both a 504 plan and an IEP.
In-Person Community Input Meeting
Acadiana Area Human Services District 302 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LAWhen 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
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
Zoosiana 5601 Hwy 90 E, Broussard, LAJoin 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)
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
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
Do you know the difference between the two? Under which conditions does each apply? Join this training and find .
Treats at the Village
Get ready for a magical Halloween evening at LARC’s Acadian Village on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM!
Acadiana Opportunity Job Fair
Heymann Center 1373 South College Rd, Lafayette, LAAcadiana 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.
Fall State Classics
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.
Office Closure
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
Larc's Acadian Village 200 Greenleaf Dr, Lafayette, LAJoin us for a jolly good time at our Breakfast with Santa event!
FASD 101 Webinar
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
City Hall Council Chambers 705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LALafayette 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
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
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.