uDapt simple, innovative and adaptive equipment to help people with disabilities thrive.

If you would like to contact uAdapt by phone, please call 970-UADAPT-1

Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) assists persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain or maintain employment and/or achieve independence in their communities by providing rehabilitation services and working cooperatively with businesses and other community resources. 

Region 1 – New Orleans

Charlene Bonck, Regional Manager

6620 Riverside Drive, Suite 101

Metairie, LA 70003

Phone: (504) 838-5180 (Voice or TDD)

Toll-free: (800) 737-2957

Fax: (504) 838-5413

Email: cbonck@lwc.la.gov

West Bank Area Office

Christine Vo, District Supervisor

2150 Westbank Expressway, Suite 701

Harvey, LA 70058-4900

Phone: (504) 361-6816 (Voice or TDD)

Toll-free: (800) 520-0586

Fax: (504) 361-6815

Slidell Area Office

Elizabeth Maillian, District Supervisor

Address: 520 Old Spanish Trail, Suite 4D

Slidell, LA 70458

Phone: (504) 838-5180

Fax: (985) 605-5028

Parishes served by Region I: Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Tammany 

Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN) is the federal Assistive Technology ACT program for Louisiana. Working throughout all of Louisiana, LATAN assists residents of all ages with disabilities or functional limitations in gaining independence at home, at work, and at school through the use of assistive technology. LATAN provides AT assessments and seating and positioning assessments upon request for individual families and organizations. Fee-based services are free for service areas. Whether it’s to support a return to work, a transition from school to work or a more accessible community life, LATAN offers the following assessments:

•  Occupational Therapy
• Educational Technology
• Computer Access
• Home Modification
• Seating and Positioning
• Worksite

LATAN Rehabilitation Services Office: (225) 831-3166

Main email: info@latan.org

Louisiana Department of Health - Traumatic Head & Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Program provides services in a flexible, individualized manner to Louisiana citizens with traumatic head or traumatic spinal cord injuries. The program enables individuals to return to a reasonable level of functioning and independent living in their communities. Call (888) 891-9441 to apply for services. The application is also available online.

Disability Rights Louisiana protects and advocates for the human and legal rights of all children, adults and seniors with disabilities. Our work aims to empower the disability community to live an integrated life, free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Main Office

8325 Oak Street

New Orleans, LA 70118

(Walk-ins are welcome)

Phone: (800) 960-7705

Email: info@disabilityrightsla.org

Brain Injury Association of Louisiana - United Spinal Association / LA Chapter connects individuals throughout Louisiana through the numerous programs and services we offer, while also providing a helpline for direct support, and a comprehensive online resource guide.

3433 Highway 190, Suite 270

Mandeville, LA 70471

Phone: (504) 982-0685

Email: info@biala.org

National Seating and Mobility (NSM) can help whether your mobility needs are straightforward or complex. NSM is here to provide you with 360-degree Complete Mobility Solutions. That may mean customizing a power wheelchair to maximize your comfort and independence, installing a chair lift to access the second floor of your home, or simply repairing your existing equipment to keep you moving. No matter what you need, we have innovative products and a reliable team of experts to keep you moving so you can enjoy life to the fullest - wherever it takes you.

5515 Pepsi Street, Suites A & B 

Harahan, LA 70123-3272 

Phone: (504) 729-4074 

Fax: (888) 283-1364

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

NuMotion: Wheelchair & Mobility Equipment Company provides mobility solutions, wheelchairs, and mobility equipment to our customers with the goal of moving their lives forward for years to come.

Madisonville, LA

1165 Robert Blvd

Slidell, LA 70458-2013

Phone: (985) 893-5644

Fax: (985) 893-5694

Duramed, Inc. has been committed to caring for patients in need of home medical equipment and supplies. Our company's success has been built on reliability, clinical excellence, and our dedication to quality patient care. We are proud to be locally owned and operated. Our qualified service technicians and professional staff are committed to providing the highest quality home medical equipment and service.

Main Campus

1015 24th Street

Kenner, LA, 70062

Phone: (504) 467-4057

Online order inquiries: jgiangrosso@duramedinc.net

Westbank Location

1331 Barataria Blvd

Marrero, LA 70072

Phone: (504) 467-4057

Superior Van & Mobility is here for you! We provide the best service before & after the sale and the area’s largest selection of new & used wheelchair-accessible vans & handicapped SUVs for sale. We cater to individuals buying their first wheelchair van or handicap-accessible SUV, power wheelchair lift, scooter carrier, or any other adaptive driving aid to those buying their fifth.

New Orleans

1901 Westbank Expy., Ste 500

New Orleans, LA 70058

Phone: 1-888-981-8267

Baton Rouge

12329 Industriplex Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Phone: 1-888-991-8267

NOLA Special Needs Registry helps the City know who might need extra help during an emergency. Sign up for the special needs registry if you:

• Use life support systems, like oxygen, a respirator, a ventilator, dialysis, a pacemaker, or are insulin dependent
• Have trouble walking, moving around, or have a prosthesis
• Are blind, deaf, hard of hearing, or have trouble seeing
• Are on dialysis
• Have speech, developmental, or mental health disabilities
• Use service animals

The information you provide will not be available to the public. The information will be shared with local and state agencies for the purpose of emergency response and planning. If you have concerns with how this information is shared, please email healthdepartment@nola.gov or call 311. 

Please complete the online application with your personal and medical information. If you need help completing this application please call 311. If you can’t sign up on your own, a family member, caregiver, or friend can register for you. When your application has been reviewed by our team, you will receive a verification letter in the mail. You will be emailed, mailed, or called once a year to verify and update your information. If you do not respond to these updates after three attempts to reach you, your information will be made non-active.

For more information on how to prepare for emergencies, please visit ready.nola.gov or call 311.

Acquired Brain Injury Survivors of Southeast Louisiana (ABIS)

Service Area: Jefferson Parish

Meetings are located at Picadilly (usually) on 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 1pm-4pm

Contact Person: Anna Rowley, (504) 849-9069

Baton Rouge Head Injury Association (BRHIA)

Greenwell Spring Library

Service Area: Baton Rouge

Meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7pm (All Wood Furniture on Florida Blvd.)

Contact Person: Toni Hamilton, (225) 231-3108

North Oaks Rehab Hospital TBI and SCI Support Group

Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Support

Service Area: Tangipahoa Parish

Contact Person: Sherryl, martha.sherryll@selu.edu

Brain Injury Support Group of Northwest Louisiana

Website: http://www.biala.org/support-groups-living-brain-spinal-cord-injur

Service Area: Caddo & Bossier Parishes

Meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6pm

Contact Person: Kathy, (318) 617-8932 or Think First (318) 226-0066

Brain Injury Association of Louisiana/United Spinal Louisiana Chapter

Website: http://www.biala.org/support-groups-living-brain-spinal-cord-injur

Service Area: New Orleans Metro Area

Contact Person: (504) 982-0685 or info@biala.org

Virtual Zoom meetings – 1st Tuesday of the month

West Jefferson Medical Center Stroke Support Group

Service Area: West Bank of New Orleans and surrounding areas

Contact Person: Ina Dragicevic, (504) 349-2564