Note: Some jobs with the state of Louisiana require a passing score for a civil service test. If you have a disability that can be verified by a medical professional, you may request accommodations to take a civil service test.
If you require accommodations to take a written exam, you must submit to State Civil Service a written request and a letter from one of the following:
Your written request should include your name, address, phone number, email address, description of the requested accommodation, preferred testing site as well as any pertinent documentation related to your disability. Within two weeks of receipt, you should receive a letter informing you of the approved accommodations and other necessary information.
Please send your test accommodation request to mytest@la.gov.
You may also mail your accommodation request to:
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
Attention: Testing and Recruiting Office
5825 Florida Blvd, Suite 1070
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 925-1911
Fax: (225) 925-1914
Toll Free: (866) 783-5462
Note: Some jobs with the state of Louisiana require a passing score for a civil service test. If you have a disability that can be verified by a medical professional, you may request accommodations to take a civil service test.
You may also meet the criteria to be exempt from taking a civil service test as stated in State Civil Service Rule 22.8(a): An appointing authority may fill a vacancy by probational appointment, job appointment or promotion of an individual deemed eligible for services by the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services Program without the appointee’s attainment of any test scores normally required, provided the appointee meets the Minimum Qualifications of the job, and that the appointing authority has documented the individual has been determined by the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services Program as disabled to such an extent as to prohibit participation in the required test.
Individuals deemed eligible for this testing exemption by eligibility for services with LRS, who choose to apply to a vacancy in the LA Careers system that requires a test, must provide at time of posting, their letter indicating that they have been deemed eligible for services by Louisiana Rehabilitation Services. This will allow these individuals to be added to the eligible list for the vacancy under this rule.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 54 million people living in the U.S. who have a physical or mental disability. This amounts to 19% of the U.S. population or 1 in 5 people, making people with disabilities the largest minority group in the country. The number of people with disabilities in the workforce totals 19.6%, compared with 68.6% of people in the workforce who do not have a disability. The unemployment rate for individuals with a disability is 12.3%, almost twice the percentage of unemployed people without a disability, 6.4%.
The state of Louisiana recognizes the advantages associated with hiring a diverse workforce and values the broad range of skills and talents that are often overlooked in the portion of the population that has a disability or impairment. Louisiana state agencies are committed to ensuring that everyone is given an equal opportunity to begin a career with the state of Louisiana and strives to be a model for closing the gap between the higher unemployment rate for people with disabilities versus those people who do not possess any disabilities.
State Civil Service Disability Rights Policy - Act 103 of 2022
State Civil Service Disability Rights - Request for Accommodation Form
The state of Louisiana offers competitive compensation, noncompetitive promotion opportunities, flexible and alternative work schedules, and excellent healthcare and retirement benefits. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, state agencies are required to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee who has a disability. If you need an accommodation to perform the major duties of your job, you must inform the agency. Legally, an employer cannot ask if you have a disability or impairment.
Searching for job vacancies, submitting your application, and checking the status of your application can all be conveniently done online using the LA Careers online application system.
Louisiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the flagship program of Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, is an eligibility program that provides assistance with establishing employment goals, help with the employment application process, and continued career counseling throughout the first few months of being hired. Priority for the service is given to applicants with the most significant disabilities. Employment goals and the steps needed to reach these goals are developed by a rehabilitation counselor with input from the vocational rehabilitation client using an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
State Civil Service Rules allow for non-competitive appointment of an individual deemed eligible for services by the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services Program under the testing exemption requirement listed in the section above, Rule 22.8 (a). This means that state agencies may fill a vacancy without public announcement provided that the individual deemed eligible for services by LRS meets all minimum qualification requirements and the agency maintains the proper documentation for the non-competitive appointment.
State Civil Service Rule 22.3 (b) 3 details the criteria for filling a vacancy without public announcement based on being an individual deemed eligible for service by LRS:
22.3 Public Announcement of Job Vacancies.
(a) All vacancies for jobs in the classified service that are filled by probational appointment, job appointment or promotion shall be posted on the Internet in accordance with the Director’s policies and procedures except as provided in Rule 22.3(b).
(b) A vacancy may be filled without public announcement in the circumstances listed below:
3. Noncompetitive appointment of an individual deemed eligible for services by the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services Program under provisions of Rule 22.8(a).
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services also includes the Older Blind/Visually Impaired Program, the Randolph-Sheppard Business Enterprise Program, and the Independent Living Program. More information about these programs can be found on the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s website.
Louisiana Workforce Commission's Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
To apply for Vocational Rehabilitation Services and for more detailed information about the program, contact your local LRS Office.
Provides information concerning assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment, also locates companies that sell this equipment.
A non-profit corporation based in New Orleans with branch offices in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Shreveport. Offers legal assistance to nursing home residents, advocates for the rights of group home residents, provides referral services, and education/training services. The Advocacy Center also offers a variety of printable publications for people with disabilities.
American Foundation for the Blind
Provides access to information, technology, education, and legal resources needed for individuals who are blind or visually impaired to live independent and productive lives.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Disability Determination Services
Information on Social Security benefits available to Louisiana residents under the Social Security Act.
The purpose of this resource guide is to provide knowledge, information and awareness of programs, supports and services that can help you, or someone you support, enter and succeed in the work world.
Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN)
Assists individuals with disabilities to achieve greater quality of life and independence through access to assistive technology.
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf
Provides accessibility services to Louisiana residents who are deaf, deaf-blind, hearing impaired or speech impaired including telephone and video relay services.
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
Provides support for people with developmental disabilities to achieve independence and participate fully in their community.
Louisiana Workforce Commission
Provides information on Louisiana Rehabilitation Services that help individuals with disabilities obtain or maintain employment and also achieve independence.
U.S. Government Information on Disability Programs and Services
Information on disability programs and services available nationwide.
A coordinated system of employment support and services for Louisiana residents with disabilities.
Have questions about the testing? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section for further information. Should you have additional questions not answered in the FAQs, please call (225) 925-1911.