Interpreter Registry
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf

DeafBlind Advisory Committee

What is the purpose of the DeafBlind Advisory Committee?

The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf has established a DeafBlind Advisory Committee, which held its first meeting in January 2024. The DeafBlind Advisory Committee has a responsibility to identify needs/issues impacting the DeafBlind community and provide recommendations for solutions to the LCD Board.

Who is eligible to serve on this committee?

  • No training is required, but you must:
    • Have a lived experience as an individual with deafblindness or;
    • Have some experience in working with and/or advocating for the DeafBlind community; and
    • Be a Louisiana resident

*Majority of committee members shall be made up of individuals who are DeafBlind

To learn more about Committee member roles and expectations, please visit here

If you are interested in serving on the DeafBlind Advisory Committee, please visit here 

To view DeafBlind Word Accessible Document, please visit here