LAC 43:I.2005. Open Meeting Accessibility

A. DCE and each board and commission shall provide for participation via electronic means, on an individualized basis, for people with disabilities in accordance with the guidelines set forth herein. B. Each board and commission shall adopt these regulations via a resolution. C. DCE and each board or commission shall post a written public notice of its meeting in accordance with R.S. 42:19 and on its website. The written public notice shall also contain: 1. The contact information of the designated representative of DCE or board or commission to whom a disability accommodation request must be submitted; 2. Detailed information regarding how people with disabilities may participate in the meeting via electronic means. D. Any member of the public, DCE or the board or commission who qualifies as a person with a disability under the ADA and this Section shall make their accommodation requests as far in advance as possible to allow time to provide an accommodation. Upon receipt of an accommodation request, the designated DCE, board or commission representative shall, if possible, provide the requestor with an accommodation. E. Any member of DCE or the board or commission who qualifies as a person with a disability under the ADA and this Section may participate in the meeting via electronic means. Notwithstanding law to the contrary, participation via electronic means shall count for purposes of establishing quorum and voting. F. The designated representative of DCE and the board or commission shall provide the requestor with the accommodation information, 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 schedule meeting.