Hours of Operation

Office Hours & Days of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8:30A.M. To 5:00 P.M.
Office closed on Holidays
Available Online 24/7!

Short Bios of Our RCA Workers

Olantha L. Scott, QMRP – Executive Director
Member of:

• (LACAN) Louisiana Citizens for Action Now
• and past/board member for (DSAGNO) Down Syndrome Association of Greater New Orleans
• (NDSS) National Down Syndrome Society
• (DSAH) Down Syndrome Association of Houston
• (NFCA) National Family Caregivers Association
• (AAPD) American Association of People with Disabilities
• Over 10 years verifiable supervisory expeirence working with individuals with disabilities. 
• 2005 graduate of Partners in Policymaking
• Proud Mother of Precious Ce'ziah Fields who happens to have Down Syndrome.  She is 4 years old.
• Currently studying for dual degrees Masters in Social Counseling.

Diana Rush, MSW - Program Director -
Has over 15 years of supervisory experience working with individuals with disabilities.  She received her Bachelors and Master degrees from Southern University @ New Orleans.  She is also a Breast Cancer Survivor and participates in the Cancer Society Walk and supports the American Cancer Society.

Melissa E. Goines, CNA - Assistant

Sidonia Hijuelos – Self Advocate

• 1997 Graduate of Partners in Policymaking
• Member of the Jefferson Parish Self Advocates
• Served as President & Vice President of the Governing Council
• Member of People's First
• Graduate of Grace King High School
• Completed Home of My Own Program

Keisha Hayes – Assistant Services Coordinator