1. A. Although an open meeting may be scheduled as in-person, LED is obligated to provide for participation via electronic means on an individualized basis by people with disabilities.
2. B. People with disabilities may request access, in advance of scheduled meetings, for participation in the public meetings via electronic means for LED, or for any public body within LED.

3. C. People with disabilities are defined as any of the following:

   1. 1. a member of the public with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
   2. 2. a designated caregiver of such a person; or
   3. 3. a participant member of LED or any public body within LED, with an ADA-qualifying disability.
4. D. LED shall ensure that the written public notice for an open meeting, as required by R.S. 42:19, includes the name, telephone number and email address of the designated representative to whom a disability accommodation may be submitted.
5. E. The designated LED representative shall provide the requestor with the accommodation, including the teleconference and/or video conference link, for participation via electronic means as soon as possible following receipt of the request, but no later than the start of the scheduled meeting.
6. F. Participation via electronic means shall count for purposes of establishing quorum and voting.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: with R.S. 36:104, R.S. 42:14(E), R.S. 42:17.2, and R.S. 47:17.2.1.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by Louisiana Economic Development, LR 51:34 (January 2025).