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Brand

Name: Louisiana Association of the Deaf (LAD)
Founded: 1908
Brand color: #13AE3A (green)
Logo UUIDs (Directus assets):
- LAD logo: 5cdfa81d-ffc8-4cae-a178-5db3bfbaaeb8
- Deaf Focus logo: c15110fe-d25a-4863-8e9c-055bfad3c710
- Logo asset URL: https://db.lad1908.org/assets/<UUID>
Current announcement: "NOBDA & LAD Collaboration: A Special Book Reading with Franklin Jones on BASL on Saturday, May 23rd."

Home → /browse/about (homepage)
Updates → /browse/updates
Events → /browse/events
Minutes → /browse/minutes
Deaf Focus → /browse/deaffocus

Updates (69 items, 2014–2022)

Recent highlights:

2022-07-05 Governor Edwards signs Act 128 into law — adds DeafBlind Rep to Louisiana Commission for the Deaf
2022-07-02 LAD Board attends NAD's 56th Biennial Conference in Orlando
2019-12-04 New Year event with Gary W. Olsen, former NAD President (Jan 11, 2020)
2019-11-22 Marc Bartholomew appointed Interim Treasurer
2019-10-11 LCD Director Ariel Bumbala resigns; Jana Broussard becomes Interim Director
2019-06-08 2019-2021 Board elected: President Jimmy Challis Gore, VP Sherry Crosby, Sec Jay Isch, Treas Alla Tarasyuk
2017-07-20 Three YLC campers sent to NAD Youth Leadership Camp
2017-01-05 LAD 50th Biennial Conference announced (June 15-17, 2017)
2016-03-28 LAD endorses Deaf Grassroots Movement of Louisiana (DGM-LA)
2016-04-05 1939 Louisiana School for the Deaf time capsule opened
2015-05-26 Press Release: LAD vs Lisa Chase Potter (records access litigation)
2014-08-04 Class Action Lawsuit — Louisiana Relay Service
2014-08-08 Public safety self-ID system for deaf drivers in Louisiana DMV database

Events (78 items, 2019–2023)

Notable events:

2023-06-01 LAD 52nd Biennial State Conference @ Sheraton Metairie — "Embracing the Challenges of Change", keynote Dr. Natalie Delgado, 115th Anniversary Bash, comedian Sheena Lyles. $100 registration.
2023-04-15 LSDF's 19th Annual Dash for Deaf Kids 5K (LAD sponsored)
2023-01-21 LAD Quarterly Board Meeting @ Rapides Parish Main Library, Alexandria
2023-04-01 LAD Quarterly Meeting @ Deaf Action Center, Shreveport
2022-12-11 Meet Deaf Santa event @ LAD office (children's event)
2022-12-06 Deaf Seniors Luncheon @ Mike Anderson's, Gonzales
2020-03-08 LAD Annual Crawfish Boil (first annual, supporting Youth Fund)
2020-01-11 New Year Workshop with Gary W. Olsen @ LSD, free for members
2020-01-22 LAD Happy Hour Social @ Tin Roof Brewing
2019-10-05 Deaf Focus 10th Anniversary Gala — John Maucere, DJ Nico DiMarco
2019-09-20 LAD Quarterly Meeting @ Embassy Suites, Baton Rouge
Monthly ASL Meet & Greet @ LSU Starbucks (last Thursday, 5:30pm-8pm, 3642 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge)

Minutes (101 items, 2005–2022)

Types: Quarterly Meeting, Board Meeting, Committee Meeting, Conference Minutes, Financial Report, Special Meeting

Public records: Quarterly Meeting minutes (members_only=false)
Members-only: Board Meeting, Committee Meeting minutes
Earliest: 2005 | Most recent: 2022-06-07
Attachments stored as Directus file UUIDs

Deaf Focus Content (6 articles)

1. What is Deaf Focus?

Deaf Focus is a Deaf-led organization operated by LAD, offering sign language interpreting as its primary service. Serves Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing individuals. Emphasizes culturally appropriate, accessible communication. Uses ASL as primary communication mode. Recommends 30+ days advance notice for certified interpreters. Contact: request@deaffocus.org, (225) 319-5586.

2. How do you use the D in Deaf?

Lowercase "deaf" = medical/audiological; Uppercase "Deaf" = cultural identity, sign language primary. "d/Deaf" is most inclusive. Deafness viewed as membership to a linguistic/cultural minority, not disability.

3. Our Services

Professional sign language interpreting (in-person and remote)
Advocacy: ADA compliance, education/healthcare navigation, legislative initiatives
Resource hub and referrals
Deaf professional network
Case management (Deaf-majority team): intake, goal setting, employment readiness, independent living
Training for law enforcement, first responders, healthcare, businesses, government
ASL classes (virtual via Zoom, 15+; in-person at EBRPL branches)
ASL tutoring (hourly, personalized)

4. Community

LAD is Louisiana's only truly Deaf-led organization. Monthly ASL Meet & Greet at Torchy's Tacos (last Thursday, except Nov/Dec). Confidence Building events for specific demographics. Updates via Facebook.

5. ASL Classes & Tutoring

Beginner to intermediate, offered several times yearly
Virtual via Zoom (ages 15+), occasional family/baby sign language
In-person at East Baton Rouge Parish Library (waitlist; contact mpugh@ebrpl.com)
Personalized tutoring and mentoring
Eventbrite for current class schedule
Contact: info@deaffocus.org

6. Interpreting Services FAQ

ADA-covered entities are responsible for requesting and paying for interpreters
Tax credit Form 8826 may apply
Payment: invoices post-service; checks, money orders, credit cards accepted
Certified interpreters hold RID or BEI credentials
Assignments >1.25-1.5 hrs require two interpreters (rotate every 15-20 min)
10 business days notice recommended; same-day accepted
Hours: M-F 9am-4pm | Phone: (225) 319-5586 | Email: request@deaffocus.org | Fax: (225) 308-4025
24/7 emergency services for life-threatening situations

Key Organizations Referenced

LAD — Louisiana Association of the Deaf (statewide, founded 1908)
Deaf Focus — Deaf-led services org operated by LAD (Baton Rouge)
LCD — Louisiana Commission for the Deaf
LSD — Louisiana School for the Deaf
NAD — National Association of the Deaf
BRAD — Baton Rouge Association of the Deaf
GNOAD — Greater New Orleans Association of the Deaf
LAAD — Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf
NOBDA — New Orleans Black Deaf Association
LRID — Louisiana Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
DGM-LA — Deaf Grassroots Movement of Louisiana

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