Interpreter Advisory Committee
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf Board of Commissioners voted to create a short-term adhoc committee in order to define the objectives, goals, qualifications and membership criteria for the future […]
Request(s) for Information- Community Based Services
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is releasing three Requests for Information (RFI) seeking potential contractor(s) who may be able to provide consultation, information, advocacy support, referral, and /or direct […]
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf Urges Hurricane Preparedness for All
As Louisiana enters the peak of hurricane season, the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) is emphasizing the critical importance of emergency preparedness for all residents, with a specific focus […]
Louisiana Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Open Forum: October 22, 2025
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf will participate in the Louisiana Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf open forum on October 22, 2025. During the forum, the Louisiana Commission for […]
Intent to Award Announced: Support Service Provider Program
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) would like to announce the intention to award a contract to Affiliated Blind of Louisiana Training Center, Inc. to provide the statewide Support […]
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf Urges Hurricane Preparedness for All
As Louisiana enters the peak of hurricane season, the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) is emphasizing the critical importance of emergency preparedness for all residents, with a specific focus […]
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf Celebrates the Completion of Their Second Louisiana Deaf Leadership Development Program Cohort
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is proud to celebrate the successful completion of our second Louisiana Deaf Leadership Development (LD2) Program cohort. Over the past six months, participants engaged […]
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf Announces Facilitated Study Groups for Interpreters
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) is excited to announce a new initiative aimed at supporting the state’s sign language interpreters: Sign Language Interpreter Knowledge Exam Facilitated Study Group […]
Public Response Notice—Professional and Occupational Standards, Sign Language Interpreters
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 […]