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 Hamilton.

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) 

3120 South Durango Drive, Suite 301

Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 363-3323 V/TTY With 7-1-1
(702) 685-0324 Fax

(702) 410-8678 VP

Northern Nevada

Deaf Centers of Nevada (DCN)   

6490 S. McCarran Blvd., Bldg. F, Ste. 46 & 47
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 351-1959 V/TTY with 7-1-1
(702) 685-0324 Fax
(775) 473- 9455

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