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Notice of Public Hearing for the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf
The Louisiana Department of Health, Louisiana Commission for the Deaf will conduct a public hearing regarding the Proposed Promulgation to LAC Title 46:LXXII—Professional and Occupational Standards, Sign Language Interpreters (pg.
Interpreter Mentorship Program Testiomonial
Our Interpreter Mentorship Program isn’t just about skill-building; it’s about transformation. Through guided support, honest feedback, and real-world experience, our mentees grow in confidence, professionalism, and purpose. Hear directly from
Pathway Opportunities
We are thrilled to share that our statewide mentoring program for sign language interpreters is offering new pathway opportunities starting in July! To better support interpreters during their professional development
Mentor Application
We’re currently recruiting experienced interpreters to join our Mentorship Program as mentors! Are you an experienced sign language interpreter passionate about mentoring and empowering fellow interpreters? Do you have strong
Notice of Intent from the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf
The Louisiana Department of Health- Louisiana Commission for the Deaf has released Notices of Intent as of May 20, 2025, to promulgate rules, as required by law, to the Louisiana
Statewide Mentoring Program
We are thrilled to share that our statewide mentoring program for sign language interpreters is offering new pathway opportunities starting in July! To better support interpreters during their professional development
Upcoming community training in Shreveport to learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act!
ADA Training & Resources for the DDBHH Community! Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM Location: Deaf Action Center, 601 Jordan St, Shreveport, LA Learn about your
Community Emergency Response Training
Exciting news! The Community Emergency Response Training is now accessible for individuals who are d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing! This training will help you prepare for emergencies and learn
Virtual Open Forum
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) participated in a virtual open forum hosted by the Louisiana Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf on April 3, 2025. During the forum,
Second Louisiana Deaf Leadership Development (LD2)
CHECK OUT OUR SECOND LOUISIANA DEAF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (LD2) PARTICIPANTS! We’re excited to welcome the second LD2 cohort as they embark on their six-month leadership journey! This year’s participants are
Mardi Gras
Friendly reminder: LCD and other state offices are closed tomorrow for Fat Tuesday. Happy Mardi Gras!
Second Cohort of the Louisiana Deaf Leadership Development Program (LD2)
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
Now Open: Request For Proposal
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 (SSP), serving people who are DeafBlind
Minimum Qualification Standards
Minimum qualification standards for the registration of ASL interpreters in Louisiana will be on the agenda at the next Louisiana Commission for the Deaf public meeting at the Louisiana State
Louisiana Deaf Leadership Development Program
Attention all future leaders! The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf is excited to announce applications for our second cohort of the Louisiana Deaf Leadership Development Program (LD2) will open soon!
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
Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health (HEIA)
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is kicking off its Health Equity in Action (HEIA) Series on Thursday, August 24th at 12 pm with a webinar titled, “Health Equity and Social Determinants
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
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