Nevada’s Communication Access Services Program is 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.
For program information in ASL: CAS Program.
Notice: New Community Providers will be providing Communication Access Services grants starting July 1, 2025. Announcement in Text version and Video in ASL.
Community Based Services
The following services are free and available through our community partners to Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Speech Impaired Nevadans who qualify:
Access to Services for deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled individuals of all ages who need assistance in accessing services, specifically employment, education, health and social services.
Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD)
provides Access to Services statewide for all ages.
Contact CSD at:
Nevada Hands and Voices (NVHV) provides
Access to Services statewide, focusing specifically on four programs for
individuals 0-21 years old:
- Guide By Your Side -- family to family
support.
- ASTra Advocacy -- educational advocacy and training.
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Guide -- direct support from a Deaf and Hard of Hearing adult.
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hero Program - Deaf and Hard of Hearing infusion at NVHV events.
Contact NVHV
at:
Language Acquisition – Deaf Mentoring provides activities to deaf children and their families to support the child’s language development.
Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD)
provides Deaf Mentoring statewide for ages 0–5.
Contact CSD at:
Language Acquisition – American Sign Language (ASL) classes for individuals who have a hearing loss, family members of individuals who have a hearing loss, or those who provide services for individuals who have a hearing loss. This service is provided online and in person.
Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD)
provides ASL classes statewide.
Contact CSD at:
Telecommunication Equipment Distribution - distribution and training on equipment and assistive technology to help individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability access the telecommunications system. Equipment includes internet-compatible telecommunications such as Video Relay Services and internet captioned telephones.
Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD)
provides Access to Services statewide.
Contact CSD at:
Relay Nevada
This service enables people who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability to access the phone landline telephone network, using telecommunications equipment such as TTYs and CapTel phones. This landline relay service is provided to the state by Hamilton Telecommunications.
To use the Relay Nevada Service, dial 7-1-1.
Nevada Interpreter/CART Registry
The Nevada Interpreter/CART Registry is a list of sign language interpreters and CART providers who meet the minimum credential requirements set forth by NRS 656A and NAC 656A.
CAS Mentorship Program
The CAS Mentorship Program is free and available to participants who live in and/or primarily work as an interpreter in Nevada. For more information, visit:
Interpreter Request
If you are a State agency and you need an interpreter, you may contract with one through any of the interpreting agencies on the State's Master Services Agreement (MSA) by clicking here.