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Louisiana Special Needs Consultants

 Nationwide
P O Box 1365
Opelousas
Louisiana
(337)407-2410

Associates at Louisiana Special Needs Consultants are trained, C.E.A.C. credentialed, and provide sensible solutions that allow physically challenged and aging individuals to enjoy a more independent lifestyle.

Some accessible home solutions that are offered:

stair lift, barrier-free tub and shower, portable ramp, residential elevator, and much more

Call 337-407-2410 or email office@louisianaspecialneeds.com for more information

Kurt Darbonne kurt@louisianaspecialneeds.com

(no website available at this time)

New Orleans Home Modification Program

 Nationwide
New Orleans
Louisiana
504-523-2337 ext. 127

Assists with home modification in Orleans Parish

Rebuilding Together

 Nationwide
Statewide
Louisiana

Provides home repairs and renovations free of charge.

Locations include New Orleans, Baton Rouge and the Bayou area.

New Orleans: https://www.rtno.org/ or call 504-264-1815

Baton Rouge: https://rtbr.org/ or call 225-960-4700

Bayou Area: https://rtbayou.org/ or call 985-266-9592

Rebuilding Together Acadiana

 Nationwide
Lafayette
Louisiana
337-291-9910

We are a Louisiana affiliate serving the parishes of Lafayette, Iberia, Acadia, and Vermilion. We provide home repairs and renovations to homeowners who are unable to make necessary improvements to their homes due to financial hardship, age, or disability. We organize volunteers and use donated or discounted building materials to complete repairs at no cost to our homeowners.

Resources for Independent Living

 Nationwide
2001 21st St
Kenner
Louisiana
504-522-1955

We offer four core independent living services, deaf and hard of hearing services, employment services, transportation services, counseling case management services and personal care assistance services to people with disabilities.

Serves Southeastern Louisiana

2 locations:

2001 21st St.

Kenner, LA 70062

(504) 522-1955

Fax: (504)-323-0004

2644 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. Suite 104

Baton Rouge, LA 70816  

(225) 753-4772

Fax: (225)-372-7721

Volunteers of America

 Nationwide
New Orleans
Louisiana
504-482-2130

Comprehensive resource website for individuals with disabilities.

Personal care services provided including; home-care, employment management, activities of daily living, assisting with healthcare needs and transportation to medical appointments

Repairs on Wheels Program provides low-income residents and persons with disabilities with the opportunity to live with dignity in an independent setting.

The staff at Repairs on Wheels identifies the need for repairs or modifications, performs safety reviews and educates residents about home safety.

https://www.voasela.org/repairs-on-wheels

985-612-1067

Wheelpad

 Nationwide
14 Castle Hill
Vermont

Wheelpad: Our goal is to respectfully and supportively provide transitional housing for Veterans, those who have experienced a spinal cord injury, those with debilitating illnesses such as ALS or MS, those who want to age in place, and others newly needing accessible living accommodations in a socially conscious and environmentally friendly way.

All WheelPad models (PADs, or personal accessible dwellings) are universally accessible, exceeding requirements for the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Standard features are designed for people with mobility challenges to live, work, and play more easily. All PADs include a hoist track compatible with most lifts on the market for ease of movement from the sleeping area to the accessible bathroom. All bathrooms are wet rooms, with plenty of room for a wheelchair and allowing for washing assistance if needed.