The new partnership with Cura OS will provide exciting and exclusive group purchasing benefits for CPA members! Keep reading to learn more about these creative plans.

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Sterling Associates/Premier Buying Group! Keep reading to learn more about this partnership and the exclusive group purchasing benefits for CPA members.

It's Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week in the United States, and we at the CPA are celebrating them, their hearts, and the work they do to support people with disabilities.

DSPs have a direct impact on the quality of life and social wellbeing of individuals with disabilities. We are so proud of our Direct Support Professionals working in communities across Louisiana!

Keep reading to learn more about exactly what Direct Support Professionals do.

Growing stronger

Looking back, 2020 proved to be quite a different year for everyone, including the Community Provider Association. We faced many obstacles and adversity; however, we were also able to accomplish a lot as well with the help of our Board of Directors and valued CPA members. For that, we are grateful.

It's that time again: election season! All of us, including individuals with disabilities, have an important role to play in determining our country's future by casting our votes. 

The general election is quickly approaching on Tuesday, November 3, and now is the time to nail down your voting plan and assist others in your community to do the same. 

Congratulations to our CPA Executive Director, Caroline Meehan honored by American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)!

ANCOR has selected Caroline because of her dedication to federal advocacy on issues of importance for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to our IDD community in general. 

This week is Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week in the United States, and we at the CPA are celebrating the dedicated DSPs working in communities across Louisiana!

Day in and day out, DSPs have a direct impact on the quality of life and social wellbeing of individuals with disabilities. 

Keep reading to learn more about exactly what Direct Support Professionals do and hear a firsthand account about how Marvette Harris of New Orleans has been changing lives as a DSP. 

We are looking forward to hosting our Dementia Capable Care Workshop virtually next month! If you have been looking to increase your knowledge about providing care for individuals with IDD and dementia,  this workshop is perfect for you. 

Attention CPA members: our regional legislative teams are springing into action and we need you! 

Read below to learn more about the importance of joining a legislative team and how you can go about signing up to be the "boots on the ground" this session! 

We want to spotlight one of our CPA Members: the Arc of Acadiana!

Read on to discover who Arc of Acadiana is, how the Community Provider Association has benefited the Arc of Acadiana organization, and what their experience has been like as a CPA member.