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Louisiana Employment Resource Guide

• This 16-page guide describes the agencies, support options and Louisiana's new policies to support employment for people with disabilities.

Articles to read:

• Read this short article: 12 Steps to help adults with autism find the right job

• Look through this Employment Toolkit from Autism Speaks.  You can read it online or download a copy.

• Remember that your child has skills they can contribute to the workplace. Read this article about one parent's experience.

Programs in Louisiana: 

• Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS)

  • List of Regional Offices

• LRS Vocational Rehabilitation Program

  • 225-295-8900 or 225-287-7770

  • http://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/LRS/LRS_Main.asp 

• Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council

Also see the Exceptional Lives Resource Directory to find employment services in  your area.

Websites with more resources:

• Jefferson Parish Families Helping Families: List of More Resources

• Jefferson Parish Families Helping Families Employment Page: http://fhfjefferson.org/employment

• LDH List of Supported Employment Providers

  • http://www.dhh.la.gov/index.cfm/directory/category/135?pn=1

• JAN: Job Accommodation network

  • https://askjan.org/indiv/index.htm

• Equal Opportunity Employment Commission 

  • https://www.eeoc.gov/facts/jobapplicant.html

• Spectroomz Blog (all about employment for autistics/people with autism)
  • Homepage
  • 32 Remote Jobs for Autistic or Aspergers People: Test which fits you best