Human Development Center

Building Capacity, Inspiring Change

Welcome to HDC

Louisiana's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)

The Human Development Center (HDC) at LSU Health New Orleans provides leadership and innovation in interdisciplinary education, community service, research, and information dissemination to strengthen and increase the capacity of local communities to support and include individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life. 

 

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The Human Development Center building on Tulane Ave.

 

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The Human Development Center serves as a resource to people with disabilities, families, service providers, educators, and policy-makers.
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Early Childhood Initiatives

For educators and families.

 

 

Education and Transition Initiatives

For self-advocates, families, educators, and employment support professionals.

 

Community Health Initiatives

For everyone.

 

Interdisciplinary Programs

For self-advocates, professionals, graduate students, and families.

 

 

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FASD and Neurodiveristy 101 Webinar

Want to learn more about FASD and neurodiversity? We have the 101 on neurodiversity and supports that can be used in school, at home, and in the community. In this free 30-minute webinar, Dr. Krista James will help you understand brain differences, support prevention and awareness, and understand best practices and supports.

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HDC partners with LSU Health nursing students to bring baby wellness screenings to Early Head Start programs

The Human Development Center’s Early Head Start Child Care Partnership collaborates with the LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing to offer nursing students clinical opportunities in early childhood well-child settings.  

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Remembering Advocate Lauren Womack

It is with great sadness the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council announces the passing of Council Member Lauren Womack. Lauren was an incredibly dedicated member of the Council who was appointed by then Governor John Bel Edwards on August 11, 2023. She quickly demonstrated to her fellow Council members her passion and commitment to positively impacting all Louisianans with disabilities.  

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PROJECT NEWS

 

Early Childhood News
LASARD News
Lousiana DeafBlind Project News

 

 

Contact

Human Development Center
411 S Prieur St
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-556-7500

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Developmental Disabilities Network Partners

The Human Development Center partners with the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council and Disability Rights Louisiana to create the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities (DD) Network.

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The Human Development Center strives to provide information in the most accessible formats possible. If information is needed in an accessible form (e.g., large print, Braille, video transcript), please complete this request form or contact us at HDCInfo@lsuhsc.edu.