1. A. People with disabilities may request access to and participation in public meetings via electronic means for any public bodies within the DOA.

2. B. 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 participating member of the public body with an ADA-recognized disability.
3. C. People with disabilities interested in participating via electronic means and/or providing written comments on agenda items should submit such to the DOA designated agency representative listed on the written public notice required by R.S. 42:19 in advance of the applicable meeting.
4. D. People with disabilities shall be provided the teleconference phone number and/or videoconference link as soon as possible following receipt by the DOA designated agency representative of their request, but no later than the start of the scheduled meeting.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with Act 393 of the 2023 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, LR 50:516 (April 2024).