La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LV-509

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

Section LV-509 - ADA Accommodations

A. Any member of the public with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a designated caregiver of such a person who would like to submit a request to participate in the open meeting portions of this board meeting is required to contact the board office to discuss viable alternative methods at least three days prior to the meeting. People with disabilities are defined as any of the following:

1. a member of the public with a disability recognized by the ADA;

2. a designated caregiver of such a person; or

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

B. Viable alternative method to be utilized will be teleconference. If additional accommodations are required, such as a translator, the board will make every attempt to meet the requestor's needs utilizing resources available. If in the future the board has access to reliable internet technology in their meeting room, the board will include participation by video as a method.

C. 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 and shall be posted at least three days prior to the meeting.

D. The requestor shall be provided with an 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.

E. A board member who has a disability recognized by the ADA shall be allowed to participate and vote in a meeting via electronic means and shall be counted in the quorum. This does not include electronic participation in any disciplinary hearings and/or adjudications.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LV-509

Promulgated by the Workforce Commission, Plumbing Board, LR 501295 (8/1/2024).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1366(D).