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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