Families Helping Families of Acadiana

06/16/2026

Got ideas on funding for HCBS waiver rates and DSW pay? Share them at LDH’s rate study mini summit on June 29th!

Learn more:
https://conta.cc/4xCPov6

06/15/2026

🌧️ Tuesday Classes Canceled 🌧️

Due to the threat of substantial rainfall and out of an abundance of caution, all students participating in LPSS summer programs will not report to school tomorrow.

This includes:
*Summer School
*English Learner Programs
*Special Education Classes
*Target Graduation
*Jump Start Summer Programs

Please note that this cancellation applies to students only. All LPSS employees, including school-based staff and District Office personnel, should report to work as scheduled.

Participation in band, athletics, and other extracurricular activities will be voluntary. Students and families should watch for updates from their coaches, directors, or sponsors regarding any schedule adjustments.

LPSS will continue to monitor weather conditions and share additional information as needed.

06/15/2026

Due to the threat of substantial rainfall and out of an abundance of caution, the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) will suspend all student summer programming on Tuesday.

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

🔔 UPCOMING TRAINING ALERT 🔔

📚 Accommodations vs. Modifications — Do You Know the Difference?

These two terms are often used together, but they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference can help you better support students and advocate for their educational needs.

Join us as we break down:
✅ What each term means
✅ When each may be appropriate
✅ How they impact a student's educational experience

📅 June 16, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/FHFOA061626

Bring your questions and join the conversation!

Do you know the difference between the two? Under which conditions does each apply? Join this training and find out.

06/09/2026

The LaDDC is teaming up with Team Dynamics to offer free trainings in July for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and advocates.

Click below to read more.
https://conta.cc/4vz36NN

06/08/2026

What a great day! Thanks to Harlon Cowsar, our Adult Program Coordinator and the Disability Awareness Coordinator, for helping make this project a reality!!

06/01/2026

05/27/2026

🚨 Happening Today! — 504 vs. SPED Webinar 🚨

Join us later today as we discuss the differences between 504 Plans and IEPs, and how families can better navigate school supports and advocacy.

⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/504vsSPED4

Thank you to everyone who has supported this webinar series — we hope to bring it back again in the future! 💛

05/26/2026

📚 Happening Tomorrow! — 504 vs. SPED Webinar 📚

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about school supports, student rights, and advocacy. 🌟

⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/504vsSPED4

We hope you’ll join us! 💙