MARCH 2022

FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION   In collaboration with the IRS, we are continuing in our 12th season of offering free income tax preparation for eligible taxpayers. We can also assist with getting your stimulus money if you haven’t received your $1400. Also,...

FEBRUARY 2022

FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION New Horizons has begun our 12th tax season   in offering free income tax preparation for eligible   taxpayers. We can also assist with getting your   stimulus money and reporting your   Advanced Child Tax Credit. Due to...

JANUARY 2022

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This year, as always, we plan to celebrate independent living for people with disabilities! Happy 2022 to all!   CONGRATULATIONS   CONGRATULATIONS TO JAMAR ENNIS, OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LA STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL...

DECEMBER 2021

CHECK THIS OUT! We are excited to announce that we now provide accessibility and language support on this website!   At the top of the page you will see the tab “Accessibility Tools.” Click on that to bring up the RECITE ME toolbar. The toolbar...

OCTOBER 2021

The Louisiana Emergency Management Disability and Aging Coalition (EMDAC) is a resource for you if you are age 60 or older or have a disability and have been affected by Hurricane IDA. This includes whether you are in a shelter or have sheltered in place. For...

AUGUST 2021

HAPPY AUGUST 2021   Please note that our offices are closed due to the widespread Delta variant. We are continuing to provide services as needed. If you need us, please call318-671- 8131.   The Statewide Independent Living Council will hold its quarterly...