LRS is a state office that helps people with disabilities reach their goals for living and working in the community.
It's part of the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
We'll tell you about the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services on the next page in the menu.
Click on the box below to learn more about support for independent living:
What does it do?
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Helps you find a place to live and the support services you need
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Services may include training in independent living skills and peer support
To qualify, you must:
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have a significant developmental disability that makes it hard for you to live independently or in the community, and
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be able to benefit from support services and improve your ability to live on your own or in a community
What to expect:
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An Independent Living Specialist will work with you to see if you qualify for services.
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They will refer you to anIndependent Living Center, where you can talk to someone and find the help you need. You can also call these centers yourself. We'll tell you how later in this Guide.
To learn more about independent living support, please see our other resources: (Click on the title and it will open in a new tab.)
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Resource Directory. Look at the category: Adult Programs & Services
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At the end of this Guide, we'll also tell you about some support organizations that can help.
Source: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS)
Sources: Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS)