New Orleans streets are notorious for being filled with jazz, people walking and taking in the atmosphere, and unfortunately, potholes. On December 25th, a disabled woman fell into a water-filled pothole while in her wheelchair.
Not just for those with disabilities or illnesses, the entire western bank of New Orleans is being advised to boil their water for all purposes. The New Orleans Sewage and Water Board or SWBNO is
As of 2020, the ADA or American’s with Disabilities Act will hit its 30th year in effect. Unfortunately, even over the course of 30 years, there are numerous buildings throughout many metropolitans, cities, and rural
Without a doubt, mothers, caretakers, and close family members struggle to help the ones they love with disabilities. But, there are a few instances when someone abandons a disabled family member. On December 4th, a
On November 20th, a woman later identified s Miranda Sherelle Holt, was officially charged with leaving her disabled mother in a vehicle in a rental car return area. Holt was arrested later after a witness
In Mid-November of 2019, a man was arrested after he fakes a disability for home care. The man pretended to be handicapped to obtain home care and have home care staff change an adult diaper.
A man was recently arrested by Louisiana police for posing as a disabled person for sexual arousal under false pretenses. The Miami Herald reports that 29-year-old Rutledge Deas IV reached out to have home health
A 62-year-old Plaquemine man pleads guilty for fraudulent collection of more than $450,000 in disability income. Plaquemine resident Donald “Duck” Daigle reportedly worked multiple jobs and ran a local business during the period in question,
Social security phone scam falsely identifies ‘suspended’ accounts. Local police issued warnings throughout St. Tammany and Terrebonne residents Monday about a recent phone scam targeting Social Security numbers. According to WWLTV, the typical victim would
