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.
Telecommunications Program
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Hearing Aid Program
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Interpreting Program
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Service Support Provider Program
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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).
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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
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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.
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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
Latest News
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After careful consideration of all the questions and input received regarding the minimum qualification standards and registration requirements for sign language interpreters in Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Health will
Update: Minimum Standards for Sign Language Interpreters Working in Court Settings
In partnership with the Louisiana Supreme Court, Office of Language Access, the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf will begin hosting a series of workgroup sessions with a select group of
LCD Strategic Planning
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is pleased to announce that we have begun a strategic planning process to help establish priorities and the best use of resources for the
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