Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc.

10/13/2026

🚨 Did you know? You can save money while protecting your SSI and Medicaid benefits!

Many people may not realize how ABLE accounts can help protect benefits and can save at the same time.

Join CSD Access and ABLE today for a FREE webinar to learn what ABLE accounts are, how they work, who qualifies, and how they can benefit you!

🗓️ Thursday, October 15
🕰️ 3 to 4 PM EST
👉 Link to register: https://shorturl.at/aQsd3

Interpreters and CART will be provided.

The presenter will be Mark Raymond Jr. from ABLE today and moderator: Dr. Liann Osborne from Program Impact with CSD.
Registration is required. Know someone who could benefit from this information? Share this webinar with them!

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Join ABLE Today and CSD Access for our webinar to explain how we can better understand ABLE accounts. Learn how an ABLE account can help you save money, protect your SSI and Medicaid benefits, and more! This webinar will be moderated by Dr. Liann Osborne. Mark Raymond Jr. is the Disability advocate....

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

Sign languages are an important part of Deaf life and culture 💙

They make room for people to share their stories, express who they are, and experience the world in their own language. They also help pass culture and knowledge from one generation to the next. Sign languages matter every day.

🙌 Happy International Day of Sign Languages!

[Video Description and Transcript: The video begins with Octavio with a on-screen text, “Imagine a world without sign language?”. Followed by a montage images and clips of various b-roll footage and a various of clips of CSD staff members signing to the camera.

OCTAVIO: Your language is how you connect. It’s how you express and be understood.

Cut to montage images and clips of the Deaf communities.

DREW: Sign language unites people.

YAN: Sign language builds communities.

SASHA: Sign language creates safe spaces and a place to belong.

OCTAVIO: Communication connects people, and -

Cut to a 3-by-3 video grid featuring nine diverse individuals signing in sign language. Bold, center-aligned text overlays the grid across four rows reading: "Sign Languages connect us." with "connect" highlighted in light blue and the other words in white.]

08/03/2026

Calling 9-1-1 operators who know sign language - yes, it’s possible. We, and you, can help make it happen! ✨

Share your comments by August 10th with Federal Communications Commission who wants to hear from you:

1. Visit the link: fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express

2. Type in "21-479" in the first line of the form, called “Proceeding Box".

3. Enter all your information and add comments about your experiences in the “Brief Comments” section. Watch CSD Access video to learn what experiences you can share.

4. Click “Continue to review screen.” If it all looks good to you, submit.

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07/27/2026

Imagine Deaf people can directly call 9-1-1 operators who know sign language. We all can help make that happen!

Federal Communications Commission wants to hear from you:

1. Visit the link: fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express
2. Type in "21-479" in the first line of the form, called “Proceeding Box".
3. Enter all your information and add comments about your experiences in the “Brief Comments” section. Watch CSD Access video to learn what experiences you can share.
4. Click “Continue to review screen.” If it all looks good to you, submit.

Your comments will make an impact! It will help the FCC understand why Deaf people need direct 9-1-1 access, just like everyone else.

The deadline is on August 10th to submit your comments.

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07/22/2026

If you live in Nevada and are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, or speech-disabled, you may qualify for free communication tools – like amplified telephones, Android and Apple phones and tablets, visual doorbells, alert systems, and more!

Reach Nevada is a state-funded program administered by Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) that provides eligible Nevadans with communication technology through Nevada's Communication Access Services (CAS).

👉 Visit reachnv.org to learn more and see if you qualify!

If you have questions, feel free to contact us!

[Video Transcript: Lexi is a white woman with blonde hair in a ponytail, wearing a white blouse with jeans. Lizzie is a white person with a short, dark curly hair and clear-framed glasses with a black T-shirt with a blue-and-white CSD logo. An on-screen text displays at the beginning of the video, “FREE COMMUNICATION TECH”. Video ends with an animation of Reach Nevada and CSD logo.

Lexi: Nevadans, do you want free communication technology?! If you are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, late-deafened, or speech-disabled and live in Nevada, you may qualify to receive FREE communication devices like these and many more! That’s what Reach Nevada is for. We are a local program with local staff, operated by CSD.

Lizzie: Yes, everyone in Nevada should have easy communication access every day! Reach out to them to learn more! (on-screen text appears with a mouse cursor: reachnv.org)]

06/04/2026

Flying should be easier and more accessible for everyone ️️✈️

Many Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafDisabled, DeafBlind, and Late-Deafened people often face communication barriers when they fly.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to learn about real experiences so they can better understand and improve accessibility across air travel. Your story can help improve how airports and airlines better serve people with disabilities.

👉 Take the survey by June 25th here: https://faafedramp.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b41izyhWyixv60C

This survey is run by the FAA. CSD is sharing for awareness only and is not involved in managing the survey. Please contact the FAA directly if you have questions.

[ID: A light blue and white flyer about an FAA survey for people with disabilities with airplanes on the top corners, and CSD logo on the bottom left corner. Text says, “Flying shouldn’t be hard but for many deaf people, it is. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to hear from you! They’re collecting real feedback to improve air travel for people with disabilities. Followed by text in blue rounded rectangle: “Your experience matters!” on a photo of a person sitting in an airport holding a dark blue United States passport. Bottom text in a blue rounded rectangle on the bottom right corner: “share this post!”.]

05/20/2026

Together with you, we’ve built access for Deaf communities over 50 years!

Because we’re Deaf-led, the programs, services, and solutions we create all come from our lived experience and real community needs - from communication access and education to healthcare, employment, and ongoing support.
Our journey has always been about making sure Deaf communities have everything they need to thrive.

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05/11/2026

Looking for meaningful work where you can make a real impact?

CSD Works is hiring Job Coaches supporting Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and DeafDisabled job seekers on their career journeys. If you’re passionate about empowering people and helping communities thrive, this contract role could be a great fit.

👉 For more information, watch their reel and visit: https://csdworks.com/job-developer-coach-training/

04/30/2026

Big news!! This bill is a game-changer for Deaf communities!! 🎉

The CVTA is back, and this time we have support from Democrats and Republicans!

Here’s what the CVTA bill can do:

Improves captioning quality on streaming and new tech

Allows direct 9-1-1 calls in sign language

Makes sure new tech is accessible from the beginning

This is real progress... BUT, we’re not done yet! We need your support! How?

👉 Find your legislator and tell them to support the CVTA: csd.org/cvta

[Video Description: Lizzie initially stands far from the camera and starts walking toward the camera with big energy. On-screen text appears for the first 3 seconds: 🚨 BIG NEWS for the Deaf Community!

LIZZIE: I have some news, really big news – an update about the CVTA. Democrats AND Republicans support this bill! Finally, progress that we’ve all been waiting for. Congress just reintroduced the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA) and this time – its bipartisan. This means BOTH Republicans and Democrats support this bill. In the past, the bill was proposed only to hit roadblocks and roadblocks.

If the CVTA passes – the bill is very long, but I’ll share the top three key points so you can get an idea:

1 - Improve captioning by making sure current rules apply to streaming and current technologies.

2 – Ability to call 9-1-1 directly in sign language.

3 - And to make sure new technologies are built with accessibility from the start.

Tech access shouldn't be a luxury! All people should have access. It's our right! We’re almost there! Contact your lawmakers in your state and tell them you support the CVTA.]