LAD dba Deaf Focus

10/16/2026

Social Security COLA, 3.6% increase.

10/14/2026

Can I vote.org

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

Today we celebrate the people who first called this land home. We remember the struggles and tragedies they endured. We honor their place in and contributions to the shared story of America.

10/08/2026

Got the whole team, minus one, in the office today! Let’s meet them!

L to R: Brandy Bordelon, Professional Development Coordinator, David Haldaman, Director of Operations, Shannah Arceneaux, Administrative Assistant and her furbaby, Bella, Victoria Regueira, Assistant Director, and Jay Isch, Executive Director.

Missing: Damien Parfait, Statewide Interpreter Mentoring Program Coordinator.



Louisiana Association of the Deaf, Inc.
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf

10/08/2026

The first Hurricane of the season moves eastward away from Louisiana, with the landfall expected to cross over the border between Mississippi and Alabama.

🌀 Isaias strengthened into a hurricane overnight & is expected to continue strengthening today into a Category 2 hurricane. This will make landfall near Pensacola, Florida Friday into early Saturday morning. A life-threatening storm surge is expected with a Storm Surge Warning in effect from the Mouth of the Mississippi River to Steinhatchee, Florida. Follow local officials & evacuate if told to do so.

Hurricane-force winds are expected over portions of the Florida Panhandle & southern Alabama, where long-duration power outages are possible. Flash flooding will also be a concern with isolated rain totals of 8-12 inches Friday into the weekend.

10/08/2026

Louisiana Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf's Fall 2026 Conference at LAAD, November 13-14, 2026.

10/03/2026

Every day, Louisianans with disabilities build careers, strengthen workplaces, and help local businesses thrive.

Join us this month as we celebrate their value and talent. Spread the word and encourage businesses in your local community to support all businesses that are truly inclusive workplaces.