Select the option below that best matches your situation. If you are unsure which category fits, start with whichever title sounds closest — the programs often overlap, and each page will point you in the right direction.
For people who have experienced a traumatic or non-traumatic spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis or significant loss of function. This section covers the SCI Trust Fund grant, Medicaid waivers that pay for personal care attendants and home modifications, programs that help you stay out of a nursing facility, and services that can help you return to work.
For people who have experienced a traumatic or acquired brain injury — including injuries from accidents, falls, strokes, or other causes — that have resulted in lasting physical, cognitive, or behavioral challenges. This section covers the THI Trust Fund grant, Medicaid waivers for personal care and community living, home health services, and vocational programs to help with returning to work.
For individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, or other conditions that were present from birth or developed in early childhood. This section covers Medicaid waivers for children and adults, early intervention services for infants and toddlers, post-secondary education programs, family support services, and community activities designed for the developmental disability community.
For people who are blind, have low vision, are deaf, hard of hearing, or experience both vision and hearing loss. This section covers Louisiana's dedicated vision and hearing rehabilitation programs, assistive technology support, employment services, legal advocacy, and peer support — all focused on helping people with sensory disabilities live and work independently.
For adults living with a physical disability that developed later in life and is not the result of a spinal cord or brain injury — such as multiple sclerosis, ALS, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson's disease, post-stroke disability, or other progressive or chronic physical conditions. This section covers Medicaid waivers for home care and personal assistance, programs to help avoid nursing facility placement, housing support, and employment services.
Once enrolled in a Medicaid waiver program like NOW or ROW, you're assigned a support coordinator — or you can choose your own. This person becomes your advocate inside the system: they meet with you regularly, help identify services, submit requests, and follow up with providers on your behalf.
The following programs are available to any person with a disability in Louisiana — regardless of your diagnosis or which category above applies to you. If you are not sure where to start, these are the first calls to make.
If your rights as a person with a disability have been violated — by an employer, a housing provider, a government agency, or anyone else — Disability Rights Louisiana provides free legal representation and advocacy. This is a federally funded organization that exists specifically to protect people with disabilities in Louisiana, and their services cost you nothing.
Visit Disability Rights Louisiana ↗LRS helps people with any disability get back to work or enter the workforce for the first time. They can pay for assistive technology, adaptive equipment, college or vocational training, and job coaching — often at no cost to you. If returning to work is a goal, LRS is one of the most valuable programs available and is open to all disabilities.
Visit Louisiana Rehabilitation Services ↗Independent Living Centers are community organizations run largely by people with disabilities themselves. They offer free benefits counseling, peer support, and help navigating the system — including waiver applications, benefits questions, and housing. This is one of the most underused resources available. Most people with disabilities have never heard of them, but they exist specifically to help people in your situation.
Find an Independent Living Center Near You ↗If your home needs to be made accessible — ramps, wider doorways, roll-in showers, grab bars, or other modifications — there are state and federal programs that may cover the cost. The two main ones to ask about are the LAHAP program (Louisiana) and HUD Section 504 grants (federal). Ask your social worker, support coordinator, or local ILC how to access these.
PSH provides stable, long-term housing combined with on-site support services for people with disabilities who are homeless or at serious risk of losing their housing. If housing stability is a concern for you or someone you care for, this program is worth exploring right away.
Learn About Permanent Supportive Housing ↗If you are enrolled in Louisiana Medicaid and are not sure which managed care plan covers the services you need — or if you are thinking about switching plans — this official state tool lets you compare available plans side by side. It can help you make sure your plan covers your medications, providers, and equipment.
Compare Medicaid Plans ↗Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who gets it. Schedule a free one-on-one video consultation — from setting up your first Alexa device to navigating the waiver application process.
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