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, LA

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

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, 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)

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, 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.

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, LA

Join 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.

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.