News and announcements from the Louisiana Association of the Deaf.
July 5, 2022
Governor John Bel Edwards has signed Act 128 into law, adding a DeafBlind representative to the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf — a major advocacy victory for the DeafBlind community in Louisiana.
July 2, 2022
The LAD Board of Directors attended the National Association of the Deaf's 56th Biennial Conference in Orlando, Florida, representing Louisiana's deaf community on the national stage.
December 4, 2019
LAD is hosting a special New Year Workshop with Gary W. Olsen, former President of the National Association of the Deaf, on January 11, 2020 at LSD. Free for all LAD members.
November 22, 2019
The LAD Board has appointed Marc Bartholomew as Interim Treasurer.
October 11, 2019
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf Director Ariel Bumbala has resigned. Jana Broussard has been named Interim Director of the LCD.
June 8, 2019
The newly elected 2019–2021 LAD Board: President Jimmy Challis Gore, Vice President Sherry Crosby, Secretary Jay Isch, Treasurer Alla Tarasyuk.
July 20, 2017
LAD proudly sponsored three Young Leaders campers to attend the NAD Youth Leadership Camp, investing in the next generation of Deaf leaders in Louisiana.
January 5, 2017
The Louisiana Association of the Deaf announces its 50th Biennial Conference scheduled for June 15–17, 2017. Members and the broader Deaf community are encouraged to attend.
April 5, 2016
A time capsule buried in 1939 at the Louisiana School for the Deaf was opened, offering a remarkable historical glimpse into Deaf education and community life in Louisiana.
March 28, 2016
The Louisiana Association of the Deaf has officially endorsed the Deaf Grassroots Movement of Louisiana (DGM-LA), supporting grassroots advocacy across the state.
May 26, 2015
LAD has released a statement regarding ongoing records access litigation (LAD vs. Lisa Chase Potter). The organization remains committed to transparency and member rights.
August 8, 2014
A public safety self-identification system for deaf drivers has been added to the Louisiana DMV database, improving safety for deaf individuals during traffic stops.
August 4, 2014
LAD is party to a class action lawsuit regarding the Louisiana Relay Service, advocating for improved telecommunications access for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
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