Communication Service for the Deaf

Mission

History

• 1975: CSD was founded when it began providing sign language interpreting services in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
• 1981: CSD began providing a 24-hour Telecommunications Relay Service in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
• 1982: Established a community education program focused on independent living, employment services and drug/alcohol education and advocacy.
• 1986: Established a job training program.
• 1992: CSD partners with Sprint to expand Telecommunications Relay Services.
• 1999: CSD Initiates Video Relay Service and Video Remote Interpreting Trials in South Dakota.
• 2000: Supported the establishment of a domestic violence program in Minnesota.
• 2004: CSD partners with America Online to provide deaf-friendly customer support to AOL members.
• 2009: FCC grants CSD $1.1 million to implement an awareness campaign about the transition to digital television.
• 2010: US Dept. Of Commerce – National Telecommunication and Information Administration grants CSD with a $14.9 million contract for nationwide broadband and equipment deployment.
• 2011: CSD launches nationwide TRS, CapTel, VRS, VRI and equipment distribution services in New Zealand.
• 2017: CSD launches the CSD Social Venture Fund to cultivate deaf-owned enterprises.