Board of Commissioners
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) Board of Commissioners, in accordance with RS 46:2352, consists of qualified and knowledgeable members with experience which enables them to represent the concerns, needs, and recommendations of d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing persons. This board is established to support the work of LCD and to advocate on behalf of d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing communities and their families. Board members include d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing representatives, parents, professionals, and representatives from related state organizations and the state legislature.
Public Meetings
The Board of Commissioners meets quarterly to help guide program efforts and activities. 2025 LCD Commission Board Meetings will take place on the following dates from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. These meetings are open to the public. Locations may vary.
Upcoming Meetings for 2025:
- January 17, 2025
- April 25, 2025 (Cancelled)
- July 11, 2025
- October 17, 2025
Livestream viewing will be available at the time of the meeting
Live captioning will be available at the time of the meeting: TBD
NOTE: The caption link will prompt you to answer a few questions. It is not required to answer the questions as you can skip the prompts to access the captions.
Minutes from previous meetings can be found here.
Current Commissioners
Leslie Knowles
President since March 2025
Other Information
- Member Roles and Responsibilities
- Apply to Become a Commissioner: Some positions are appointed by the Governor. In order to apply to serve on LCD Board, you must first fill out an application with the Governor’s office. Next, you must email a resume and brief bio to BFHpolicy@La.gov. You will receive a response confirming submission. If you are selected, you will be notified by the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf.
- Learn more about LCD