Engage, Enrich, Empower

At the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD), we are dedicated to ensuring individuals who are d/Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing are able to acquire the information, tools, and resources they need to participate in society and reach their fullest potential. We work closely with members of the d/Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing communities to identify gaps and to continuously improve programs and services in the state of Louisiana.

Mission, Vision, and Values

In 2021, LCD developed its new Mission, Vision, and Values through a six-month, stakeholder-driven process.

LCD is thrilled to partner with you to work out our mission, vision, and values in every aspect of our work. From decision-making to services received, our goal is to do this together through community engagement and collaboration (view the closing statement in ASL).

The video opens with a solid gray background and “Louisiana Commission for the Deaf” in all caps and thick white font. The Louisiana Department of Health logo appears below. A Black male with curly black hair and facial hair appears on screen, and he is wearing a white button-up top in front of the same gray background. He is using American Sign Language. Various words appear on the screen that he repeats in ASL. At the end of the video, a website link is shown in large white font with a blue background: www.ldh.la.gov/lcd. The Blue 20 animated logo appears on the screen and fades to black. End of video.

Mission

Our MISSION is the path we follow to reach our vision

To engage, empower, and enrich the lives and opportunities of Louisiana’s Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing people

The video opens with a solid gray background and “Louisiana Commission for the Deaf” in all caps and thick white font. The Louisiana Department of Health logo appears below. A Black male with curly black hair and facial hair appears on screen, and he is wearing a white button-up top in front of the same gray background. He is using American Sign Language. Various words appear on the screen that he repeats in ASL. At the end of the video, a website link is shown in large white font with a blue background: www.ldh.la.gov/lcd. The Blue 20 animated logo appears on the screen and fades to black. End of video.

Vision

Our VISION is the Louisiana we strive to become

A Louisiana that embraces that inclusion of a diverse deaf community through full access to information, communication, and opportunities.

The video opens with a solid gray background and “Louisiana Commission for the Deaf” in all caps and thick white font. The Louisiana Department of Health logo appears below. A Black male with curly black hair and facial hair appears on screen, and he is wearing a white button-up top in front of the same gray background. He is using American Sign Language. Various words appear on the screen that he repeats in ASL. At the end of the video, a website link is shown in large white font with a blue background: www.ldh.la.gov/lcd. The Blue 20 animated logo appears on the screen and fades to black. End of video.

Values

Our VALUES are the principles that keep us focused on our vision

Advocacy, Accountability, Equality, Accessibility and Sustainability

New Website Launch

Exciting News! We’ve launched a brand new website!! Designed with accessibility in mind to meet WCAG standards, our new website aims to be more visually appealing and user-friendly. Explore a

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DeafBlind Advisory Committee 

The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is establishing its first DeafBlind Advisory Committee. Our first course of action will be to identify and/or research needs/issues brought up by the DeafBlind

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