Louisiana Independent Living
Independent Living (IL) services are those services that enable an individual with a significant disability to function independently in the family or the community.
WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA?
To be eligible for Independent Living Services an individual:
- Must have a significant physical, mental, cognitive or sensory impairment that impedes or substantially limits their ability to function independently in the family or the community; and
- Must be able to benefit from independent living services by improving their ability to function, continue functioning, or move toward functioning independently within the family or the community.
WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
Independent Living services include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Counseling
- Mobility training
- Personal care attendant
- Physical rehabilitation
- Provision of needed prosthesis, other appliances and devices
- Community awareness programs to enhance the understanding and integration into society of individuals with disabilities
- Interpreter and reader services
- Individual and group social and recreational services
HOW CAN I APPLY FOR SERVICES?
You can contact the nearest LRS Regional Office. You can locate this information through the Regional Office Directory. You can also contact the nearest Center for Independent Living listed below:
New Horizons, Inc.
6607 St. Vincent Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
Telephone: (318) 865-1000
Fax: (318) 865-1094
Resources for Independent Living, Inc.
1555 Poydras St., Suite 1500
New Orleans, LA 70112
Telephone: (504) 522-1955
Fax: (504) 522-1954
Southwest Louisiana Independence Center, Inc.
3505 5th Avenue, Suite A-2
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Telephone: (337) 477-7184
Fax: (337) 477-7198
Blind Services - Provides both vocational rehabilitation and independent living services to eligible individuals who are blind or visual impaired.
Community and Family Support Program - Assists persons with severe disabilities as they exit institutions and enter community living arrangements.
Independent Living Centers - Provides services to enable individuals with significant disabilities to function independently in the family or community.
Personal Care Attendant Program - Provides assistance with activities of daily living to individuals with very severe disabilities.
