La. Admin. Code tit. 42 § III-507

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section III-507 - Disability Accommodations

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

1. a member of the public with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);

2. a designated caregiver of such a person; or

3. a participant member of the agency with an ADA-qualifying disability.

B. The board 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 agency representative to whom a disability accommodation may be submitted.

C. The designated agency 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.

D. Participation via electronic means shall count for purposes of establishing quorum and voting.

La. Admin. Code tit. 42, § III-507

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Gaming Control Board, LR 50789 (6/1/2024).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 27:15 and 24 and Act 393 of the 2023 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.