The ATA Lopez Foundation
Supporting individuals with disabilities and their families.
Through advocacy, education, resources, and inclusive initiatives, we ensure families feel heard, supported, and connected.
Our Mission
Empowering Special Needs Families
The ATA Lopez Foundation exists to ensure that no family of an individual with a disability feels alone. Rooted in Livingston Parish and the surrounding communities of Southeast Louisiana, we provide families with advocacy, caregiver support and education, resource navigation, inclusive community experiences, and our Safe Return initiative for individuals at risk of wandering.
We empower families with the knowledge, support, and tools they need to access resources, navigate complex systems, and advocate for the services their loved ones deserve — while creating a community where individuals with disabilities and their families feel seen, included, and supported. As we grow, our vision is to establish a dedicated home base where we can offer even more programs and serve families across the state.
Get Involved →Advocacy & Education
Empowering families with the knowledge to navigate complex systems and advocate for their loved ones.
Resource Navigation
Connecting families to the services, programs, and support networks they need.
Safe Return Program
For individuals at risk of wandering — keeping families safer and more prepared.
Caregiver Support
Providing caregivers with community, education, and the tools to thrive.
Become a Sponsor
Invest in Inclusion
Your sponsorship directly funds free programs and community events for families raising children with disabilities. All contributions are tax-deductible.
$50
Community
$100
Friend
$250
Supporter
$500
Advocate
$1,000
Champion
$2,500
Presenting
501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN 99-1919266 · Tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law
Awards & Recognition
Partners & Affiliates
What Families Are Saying
Taylor Thompson
January 23, 2026
ATA Lopez Foundation has truly made an impact on my family and are extremely grateful for the guidance and support provided. Thank you
Jan Lavespere
November 11, 2025
The ATA Lopez Foundation is absolutely wonderful. They provide inclusive events, inclusive playdates, parental reprieve events, and educational services for those in need. Paije Lopez navigates IEP, waiver services, and other helpful resources for families as needed. She is dedicated to the quality of life being the absolute best for everyone around her. All of this, plus being a parent to 3 beautiful special needs boys. I'm very grateful for having met Paije through The ATA Lopez Foundation. Her unconditional love, compassion, and concern for the well-being of others is inspiring. We need more non-profit organizations like The ATA Lopez Foundation!
Pazia London
October 2, 2025
The ATA Lopez Foundation is truly a lifeline for families navigating the challenges of raising children with special needs. Paije truly has deep understanding of the difficulties navigating and filling the gaps so many families face, whether it's caregiver support, IEP advocacy, Medicaid guidance, or simply knowing you aren't alone on this journey. The new Safe Return Program gives families peace of mind in emergencies, and their commitment to building inclusive communities through playdates, meet-ups, and advocacy shows how much they believe every child and family deserves not only to feel like they belong, but to thrive when our community is otherwise judgmental. I am beyond grateful for the ATA Lopez Foundation and the positive impact they're making in our community and bravely sharing their journey in what it looks like to raise children with complex and special needs. They are a true blessing to our community.
Families Recommend Us
Super helpful and knowledgeable! I reached out for advice about getting my son therapy services in-school in a tough school district, and she helped me locate the correct channels to go through. Our services were approved today! Thank you so much for all you do for the community!
Cat Cartwright
September 2, 2026
The ATA Lopez Foundation is absolutely wonderful. Paije navigates IEP, waiver services, and other helpful resources for families as needed. Her unconditional love, compassion, and concern for the well-being of others is inspiring.
Jan Lavespere
November 11, 2025
Finding a truly supportive, nonjudgmental community is almost nonexistent in this area, but ATA Lopez Foundation is one of the few that provides exactly that. They have been instrumental in helping me navigate the school system and IEP meetings.
H Joseph
March 5, 2025
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501(c)(3) Nonprofit · EIN 99-1919266 · All donations are tax-deductible
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