Throughout Louisiana 10,000 residents with disabilities are waiting for help so they can live independently. Some of them could be waiting for years to come.
CHRIS HACKLER, director of Administrative Support Services for The Arc of Caddo-Bossier, recently earned certification as a professional in human resources.
Where others might see a problem, Susan Whitelaw simply sees a need. She has been seeing that need, and helping to help meet it, for the last 30 years as a volunteer for The Arc of Caddo-Bossier.
Volunteers and staff with an equine therapy program are marking off the days until they move into a home of their own.
Meet...Heather Mobley
United Way exceeds last year's fundraising
Lucy Poulsen, known to many at The Arc of Caddo-Bossier as "Miz Lucy", died Friday in her hometown of Macon, N.C., following a lengthy illness.
$800,000 incumbent worker training grants improves the skills of employees
Disabled in name only: 'Positive attitude' for some, programs for others help them survive
Washington, D.C. goings on
Advocates for Shreveport's disabled press their case in Washington, D.C.
Community made The Arc renovation possible
People with disabilities in Louisiana need access to affordable, assistive equipment and devices
Therapuetic horseback program cited for innovation and creativity.
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