Louisiana Association of the Deaf, Inc. dba Deaf Focus

Louisiana Association of the Deaf LAD is the oldest largest and premier nonprofit organization for the Deaf DeafBlind and hard of hearing DDBHH citizens in the state of Louisiana LAD was founded in 1908 by the alumni of the Louisiana School for the Deaf and is one of fifty 50 states affiliated with the National Association of the Deaf NAD LAD advocates the promotion of the educational economic and social well-being of DDBHH individuals in Louisiana.

In addition, LAD, doing business as Deaf Focus, provides a variety of services to the DDBHH community, including:

Interpreting Services
Expert Consulting
Law Enforcement & First Responders Training
Professional Development
Advocacy: Legislative, Education, Services, Employment, and Access
Educational Support
Health and Wellness Services
Social and Recreational Activities
ASL Classes
And more.