Events
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Preparing for Employment: Skills, Opportunities, and Support
Hosted by the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council This fun and interactive workshop helps young people with disabilities get ready for work. Together, we’ll talk about why having a job is important and how working can help you earn money, meet new people, and become more independent. You’ll learn what employers look for, practice important workplace […]
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Health and Wellbeing: Practical Tips for Everyday Life
Hosted by the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council This interactive session is tailored to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in managing their health and wellbeing. Participants will explore essential topics like balanced nutrition, simple exercises, and mental health strategies through hands-on activities and discussions. The session also covers how to access healthcare services […]
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Whole Health Louisiana July Coalition Meeting
Attend the July Whole Health Louisiana Coalition Meeting Held bi-monthly from 12-1 pm Join the coalition at wholehealthlouisiana.org/get-involved/join-the-coalition. Learn more about coalition membership: wholehealthlouisiana.org/who-we-are/coalition-members
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Empowerment Through Employment Virtual Conference
Hosted by LSU Health New Orleans July 28, 2026 | 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Join us as we cover important topics and provide clear, practical answers to questions like: When should I begin planning for my child’s future employment? What meaningful job opportunities are available for individuals with disabilities? How could working affect my benefits? […]
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Empowerment and Protection: Increasing Awareness and Action Against Abuse in the IDD Community for Everyday Life
Hosted by the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council Taking Action Against Abuse is a hands-on workshop to help you stay safe. In this training, you will learn: What abuse and neglect mean; signs that someone may be hurting you or not treating you right; how to speak up for yourself; who you can tell if something […]
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Empowerment and Protection: Increasing Awareness and Action Against Abuse in the IDD Community for Everyday Life
Hosted by the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council Taking Action Against Abuse is a hands-on workshop to help you stay safe. In this training, you will learn: What abuse and neglect mean; signs that someone may be hurting you or not treating you right; how to speak up for yourself; who you can tell if something […]
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2026 Louisiana Rural Health Policy Forum
2026 Rural Health Policy Forum hosted by the Louisiana Rural Health Association July 30, 2026 Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) – Louisiana 4408 Bon Aire Dr, Monroe, LA […]
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CARE Community Classroom Webinar: Parent-Child Relationship as a Space for Healing
Join the CARE (Childhood Adversity Resilience Education) Community Classroom! Presented by the Louisiana Childhood Adversity Resilience Education Network, this monthly webinar series explores trauma-informed care, childhood adversity, and practical resilience-building […]
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Care Over Control: Building Trauma-Responsive Youth Systems
Speaker: Tekoah Boatner, HS-BCP, CNP, PMP Youth Oasis About the Lunch n Learns: Whole Health Louisiana is the state’s cross-sector initiative intended to systematically address, lessen, and prevent childhood adversity within […]
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The Power of Early Intervention: Preventing Abuse Through Early Childhood Supports
Hosted by the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund August 19, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Early childhood programs create the conditions where families are supported, children are nurtured, and risk factors are […]
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Louisiana Maternal Mortality Prevention Symposium
Data Briefing and Action Forum to Prevent Pregnancy-Associated Deaths in Louisiana Friday, August 21 Event Highlights: Overview of the 2020-2022 Louisiana Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review Report findings, priority areas for prevention, […]
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Empowerment and Protection: Increasing Awareness and Action Against Abuse in the IDD Community for Everyday Life
Hosted by the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council Taking Action Against Abuse is a hands-on workshop to help you stay safe. In this training, you will learn: What abuse and neglect mean; signs that someone may be hurting you or not treating you right; how to speak up for yourself; who you can tell if something […]