The Mission of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities – Louisiana Chapter is to provide practical information to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their support network. |
Upcoming events
Join us at the Historic Hotel Bentley in Alexandria, LA for our 2025 AAIDD-LA Annual Meeting and Conference September 16 - 18, 2025 This year's conference will focus on the impact we can all make on supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by becoming a voice that empowers others to embrace their individual potential. This year we welcome:
Dr. Julie Beadle-Brown, Keynote Speaker California Community Living Network Julie has over 30 years’ experience researching, evaluating and improving the quality of life outcomes and service quality experienced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the world, with a particular focus on workforce development and organizational change needed to implement person-centered approaches to support. And:
Katherine Klimitas, Special Guest Speaker Artist/Designer/Speaker Owner, KAK ART & Designs Katherine Klimitas is an artist, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who shares her powerful story of resilience, creativity, and determination. Born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a rare bone disorder, Katherine has faced physical and emotional challenges her entire life. But instead of letting her circumstances define her, she used them as fuel to create something extraordinary. Don't Miss This Opportunity! Sponsored by: 
  Our 2025 Spring CEU Workshop was a huge success!
Thank you, to Dr. Marc J. Garcia, Clinical Psychologist, who conducted both of our workshops in: Pineville, LA on May 6 at the Main Street Community Center and Baton Rouge, LA on May 20 at Main Library at Goodwood Upcoming events
AAIDD-LA was proud to acknowledge a few of our Past Presidents at the 2024 Awards Dinner at the Hotel Bentley in Alexandria. Past Presidents: (from left to right) Raymond Navarro, Sylvia Melancon, Pat Landry, Elizabeth Watts, Tommy Brasher, Yvonne Miller-Nixon, Sharon Gomez, Hilda Trahan 
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