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Minimum Standards for Sign Language Interpreters Working in Community Settings in Louisiana
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf Board of Commissioners is holding a special session to receive and review standards for sign language interpreters working in community settings in Louisiana. This
Second Cohort of the Louisiana Deaf Leadership Development Program (LD2) for 2025!
To Apply: tinyurl.com/LD2app The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) is pleased to announce that we are launching our second cohort of the Louisiana Deaf Leadership Development Program (LD2). LD2
Request For Proposal (RFP) is now open!
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is seeking qualified entities who are interested in providing high-quality services for the statewide Support Service Provider Program, serving people who are DeafBlind in
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
Promoting Equity in Healthcare Interpreting Project (PEHI)
Are you a highly motivated ASL interpreter in Louisiana looking to develop or enhance your knowledge and skills to work effectively in healthcare settings? If so, this project is for
Minimum Qualification Standards for Interpreters Working in Educational Settings
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf will host a public forum to share more information about the new minimum qualification standards for interpreters working in educational settings. Purpose of the
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
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
The Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) is accessible to individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing (DDBHH).
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf’s First Official Logo
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is pleased to announce a winner for our very first official logo! With the world around us ever-changing, we wanted to ensure we had
LD2 Program Announcement
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD), is excited to announce that a group of individuals has been selected to participate in the first-ever cohort of the Louisiana Deaf Leadership
Proposed Amendments to Louisiana Commission for the Deaf Admin Code
This proposed rule intends to operationalize LCD statute RS 46: 2351-2355 and will reenact and amend certain sections of Chapter 3 (Commission for the Deaf) of Title 67-Social Services- of the Louisiana
LCD Public Meeting Comments
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) held a public meeting on April 21, 2023, from 9:00AM – 1:00PM. To help the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) ensure the Public
LCD Launches First Louisiana Deaf Leadership Development Program
Click the image below to view the following information in American Sign Language Message from Jana Broussard, Interim Executive Director for the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf: Hello! On behalf
Public Town Hall
LCD hosted a virtual public town hall meeting with interested constituents on March 29, 2023, to discuss the latest development of the LCD Interpreter Assessment report, to be able to
LCD’s Interpreter Assessment Report
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) Interpreter Needs Assessment report has been published! This report was a compilation of a 6 month effort to better understand the current state
LCD Interpreter Registry
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD), is excited to announce its latest development of a public-facing, statewide American Sign Language Interpreter Registry in an effort to provide an easily accessible, centralized platform to
Louisiana Special School District is seeking for a new Superintendent (UPDATE: JOB IS NOW CLOSED AND HAS BEEN FILLED)
The @Louisiana Special School District is searching for a new Superintendent! Learn more about the job and apply at https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=special+school+district&l=Baton+Rouge%2C+LA&from=searchOnHP&vjk=66125fb9390e68ec
LCD Interpreter Assessment Survey
Are you a Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing person who uses ASL interpreters, an ASL interpreter, or an interpreting agency representative? Does your organization or company request or work with ASL
Statewide Interpreter Policy and Programming Manager
*****UPDATE: POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED****** La Commission for the Deaf is seeking a “Statewide Interpreter Policy and Programming Manager”, responsible for but not limited to, the following: To learn more
RFI for Region 9 (Northshore Area)
*******UPDATE: LIGHTHOUSE IS NOW SERVING REGION 9****** The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is releasing a Request for Information (RFI) seeking potential contractors who may be able to function as
Update on SB 28 Bill is now recognized as ACT 128
On February 28 of this year, the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf with Senator Hewitt proposed a bill SB98 that was signed into ACT by our Louisiana Governor John Edwards
Request for Proposal Update (ABL)
LCD submitted a Request for Proposal (RFP) #3000017865 to obtain competitive proposals from qualified proposers to provide high-quality services for the statewide Support Service Provider (SSP) Program. The LCD intends
Statewide ASL/English Interpreting Needs Assessment
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf and Innivee Strategies have launched a statewide ASL/English interpreting needs assessment project! Our goal is to gather data and input from the community that
LCD Board Proposes Revisions to RS:46:2351-2356
Act 629 of the 1980 Louisiana Legislative Session established the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf to provide programs and services and to improve communication access to individuals who are D/deaf,
Northshore Regional Service Center Permanently Closed
CCGroup Foundation, the Regional Service Center providing LCD services in the Northshore area, has permanently closed. Lighthouse Louisiana will temporarily provide services for this area to ensure there is not an interruption
Request for Proposals
Support Service Provider (SSP) Program (An advertisement in American Sign Language can be found here. Please note, the RPF number in the ASL version is incorrect. The correct number is listed below
LCD’s Town hall Zoom Webinar
LCD, along with Innivee Strategies will host a virtual Public Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM CST to discuss the latest development of LCD’s Interpreter Needs Assessment Report This