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Commission Board Information
The commission board, in accordance with RS 46:2351, consists of qualified and knowledgeable members with experience which enables them to represent the concerns, needs, and recommendations of d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing persons. This board is established as a separate and distinct body to support the work of the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf and to advocate on behalf of d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing communities and their families.
Commission Board Public Meetings
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf meets quarterly to help guide program efforts and activities. Commission members include d/Deaf and hard of hearing representatives, parents of d/Deaf children, and representatives from related state organizations.
2023 LCD Commission Board Meetings will take place on the following dates from 9:00am - 1:00 pm. These meetings are open to the public.
To view meetings via livestream, please visit https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Video/HD/HCR4
Minutes from previous meetings can be found here.
Live Meeting Captioning can be found here
Upcoming Meeting for year of 2023: please click on the date below to view the agenda
- January 20, 2023
- April 21, 2023
- July 21, 2023
- October 20, 2023
Parking Information:
- Parking: Street parking may be available around the Capitol. Parking may also be found in front of the Claiborne Building at 1201 N 3rd, Baton Rouge, La 70802
Additonal Meetings
- Not yet to be announced
Current Commissioners
Below are our current LCD Commissioners. Click a commissioner's name or image to learn more about them.
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Dr.Natalie Deglado
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Jay Isch |
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Dr. Ashley Argrave-Smith |
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Senator Sharon Hewitt |
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Representative Scott McKnight |
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Melissa Bayham |
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Sherry Powell |
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Davondra Brown |
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Cammy Gaspar |
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Louisiana School for the Deaf |
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LA Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf |
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Jimmy Challis Gore |
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Brad Wellons |
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Bambi Polotzola |
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Sajata Varner |
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Megan Wimberly |
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Professional Representative |
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Lynne Gomez Dept of Education Designee since 2022 |
Other Information
- Member Roles and Responsibilities
- How to Become a Commissioner: In order to apply to serve on a board or commission you must first fill out this application. Once it is completed, send an email to Ms. Roz Moore at Roz.Moore@la.gov to ensure she has it on record. These positions are appointed by the Governor. If you are elected, you will be notified the Louisiana Boards and Commissions Office.
- Learn more about LCD
lcd@la.gov | 1-800-256-1523 | (VP): (225) 228-1203 | PO Box 3214, Baton Rouge, LA, 70821