Communication Access Services

Nevada’s Communication Access Programs are funded by telephone users through a small monthly surcharge on phone lines in the state (NRS 427A.797). Funds are collected by the Public Utilities Commission and administered through ADSD.

Relay Nevada

This service enables people with speech and hearing disabilities to use specialized telecommunications equipment to access the phone system. This service is provided by Sprint.

To use the Relay Nevada Service, dial 7-1-1. 

• For more information, visit Relay Nevada.

Telecommunications Equipment Distribution and Access to Services (Advocacy)

Through these programs, qualifying Nevadans with hearing and speech disabilities can receive free equipment needed to access the phone system through Relay Service. They may also receive advocacy services in order for them to have access to community services.

For more information, contact:  

Southern Nevada 

Deaf Centers of Nevada (DCN)
8020 W. Sahara Ave, Suite 125
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(888) 240-4684 V/TTY With 7-1-1
(702) 685-0324 Fax
(702) 475-4751 VP 

Northern Nevada 

Deaf Centers of Nevada (DCN)
1325 Airmotive Way, Suite 250
Reno, NV 89502
(888) 240-4684 V/TTY with 7-1-1
(702) 685-0324 Fax
(775) 473- 9452 VP

Interpreter/CART Website

ADSD is required by NRS 656A to maintain a registry of individuals engaged in the practice of interpreting and captioning.

• Nevada State Interpreter Registry