Renovations begin on CSD campus, new contact center to be hub for customer support, help desk and information regarding broadband. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Aug. 13, 2010) — CSD, one of the nation’s largest relay and human service organizations for deaf and hard of hearing people, began Read More
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CSD Begins Immediate Expansion Efforts for Project Endeavor
August 13th, 2010 by CSD
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Job Opportunities Available with CSD
August 3rd, 2010 by CSD
A wide variety of career opportunities are available with CSD. Openings include: * Web Programmer * Web Developer * Marketing Director- BTOP/Project Endeavor * Payroll Specialist * HR Benefits Specialist * HR Recruitment Specialist * Center Manager- Project Endeavor/BTOP * Customer Support Read More
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NTIA Awards CSD With $14.9 Million Broadband and Training Contract
July 20th, 2010 by CSD
CSD’s Project Endeavor will create approximately 60 new contact center jobs in South Dakota and help train up to 200,000 deaf and hard of hearing individuals on specialized broadband technologies. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (July 20, 2010) — The National Telecommunications and Information Read More
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CSD Launches New Web site and Slogan to Celebrate 35 Years Serving Deaf/Hard of Hearing America
July 7th, 2010 by CSD
The launch of the new Web site along with the new organizational slogan — Access … Redefined — which encapsulates CSD’s 35 years of innovative technological advances and award-winning industry service legacy, propels CSD’s operations forward today. Sioux Falls, S.D. (July 2, 2010) — Read More
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Camp Lakodia Poker Run to Support Deaf Youth
May 26th, 2010 by CSD
Motorcycle riders in the Sioux Falls area contribute to deaf and hard of hearing students by raising money for these future leaders to attend CSD’s National Literacy and Leadership Camp. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (May 25, 2010) — On Saturday, June 12, motorcycle enthusiasts from across the region Read More
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CSD Raises Over $10k for Haiti Disaster Relief Efforts
March 10th, 2010 by CSD
Funds earmarked for Friends of Monfort, Inc. and St. Vincent’s Center for Handicapped Children, Port-au-Prince, two organizations serving deaf and disabled in Haiti. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (March 2) — CSD, the nation’s largest deaf and hard of hearing service organization, announced today it Read More
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34 Million Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumers
March 10th, 2010 by CSD
There are 34 million deaf and hard of hearing consumers in the United States. Many are well-educated individuals with good jobs–the kind of customers every business wants. How well does your business or call center work with deaf and hard of hearing customers? Read More
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CSD Announces Enrollment Beginning for Annual Deaf/Hard of Hearing Youth Leadership Camp
February 8th, 2010 by CSD
Location: Sioux Falls, SD Release date: 2/4/2010 National Leadership and Literacy Camp is now taking applicants for the upcoming summer camps structured on building tomorrow’s deaf leaders. CSD and the National Leadership and Literacy Camp (NLLC) are now accepting deaf and hard of hearing Read More
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IRS Videos in ASL Available on YouTube
January 26th, 2010 by CSD
With tax season in full swing, did you know that deaf and hard of hearing consumers can find answers to their tax questions directly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in American Sign Language (ASL)? The IRS has built a YouTube channel complete with a series of ASL videos—that are also Read More
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CSD Interpreting Online Redefining Access for Deaf Consumers
January 11th, 2010 by CSD
CSD Interpreting Online, or CSDIO, continues to pave new roads of access for deaf and hard of hearing consumers who either need last-minute interpreters, live in remote or rural areas where interpreters are not quickly available, or who prefer the reliability of scheduling a consistent dedicated Read More
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CSD of Minnesota Thankful for Their Volunteers
January 11th, 2010 by CSD
CSD of Minnesota LOVES its volunteers! There are so many stories to be shared from the kindness shown by the community’s support in Minnesota. Dann Trainer continues to provide support and advocacy to our HIV/AIDS program and other causes. Migdalia Rogers advocates for our deaf victims in Read More
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CSD Attends Junior NAD Conference
January 11th, 2010 by CSD
The Junior NAD Conference was held in Austin, Texas at the Texas School for the Deaf, Nov. 4-7. Over 93 students from 31 different schools, participated, along with 43 staff. Eight presenters enriched the students with the stories of their professional experiences. CSD of Texas’ Kent Read More
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CSD Designated for State of California Disability Equipment Distribution Contract
December 18th, 2009 by CSD
Location: Sioux Falls, SD Release date: 12/17/2009 Call Center of the Year award winning organization, CSD, notified on intent to award $30 million contract to provide services to the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program for state’s 600,000 deaf, hard of hearing, blind and other Read More
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Job Announcement: Web Developer (Sioux Falls, SD)
December 16th, 2009 by CSD
Web Developer (Sioux Falls, SD) Job Announcement POSITION: Web Developer (Sioux Falls, SD) Position Description: The Web Developer will be a member of the Creative Media team, and will be responsible for back-end development, front end design and integration of CSD Web sites. The Web Read More
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CSD Golf Classic Raises Over $15,000 for Deaf Youth
September 10th, 2009 by CSD
On July 31, at Spring Creek Golf Course in Harrisburg, S.D., CSD held its seventh annual Golf Classic fundraiser. All proceeds from this charity event benefit Camp Lakodia’s National Literacy and Leadership Camp (NLLC) for deaf and hard of hearing youth. The NLLC is held each year at Camp Read More
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Job Announcement: Director of Business Development
August 24th, 2009 by CSD
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Director of Business Development- Sioux Falls, SD The Director of Business Development is responsible for supporting the day-to-day business analysis of CSD’s contact center and technology division. In addition, the Director is responsible for evaluating new business Read More
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CSD Poker Run Raises Funds for National Leadership and Literacy Camp
July 15th, 2009 by CSD
Another year, and another successful NLLC Motorcycle Poker Run! On May 16, motorcycle riders from the Sioux Falls area participated in the 5th annual NLLC Poker Run. Approximately $1,230 was raised by the run to assist students in need of financial assistance to attend the youth leadership Read More
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Minnesota Adult Students Present Before Audience
July 14th, 2009 by CSD
CSD of Minnesota’s Deaf Adult Education program hosted the first annual “Student Profile” night on June 9. A group of eight adult students delivered presentations for the first time in their lives before an audience of 50 people — a friendly mix of students, teachers, administrators, Read More
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CSD Holds Charity Golf Classic to Raise Funds for Summer Youth Program
July 8th, 2009 by CSD
Proceeds from the fundraiser help sponsor deaf youth attend summer leadership/literacy camp in Madison, S.D. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (July 6, 2009) — CSD, one of the nation’s largest relay and human service organizations for deaf and hard of hearing people, will sponsor the seventh annual CSD Golf Read More
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CSD of Minnesota Earns Gordon Allen Community Award
July 8th, 2009 by CSD
Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens Honors CSD of Minnesota with Award On June 19 at a Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens (MADC) meeting, CSD was surprised to find themselves the recipient of the Gordon Allen Community Award. Marty Barnum, CSD of Minnesota director of interpreting Read More
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Job Opportunity: Flash Developer
June 30th, 2009 by CSD
CSD (Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc.) is looking for a talented and experienced Flash Developer. We have numerous exciting projects waiting for the right person. Could it be you? What is in it for you? - A competitive salary! - Great benefits! - Working on projects that set the Read More
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Join CSD at HLAA and DSA Conferences
June 17th, 2009 by CSD
Location: Sioux Falls, S.D. Release date: 6/17/2009 Now that the summer is finally here, there are a number of deaf and hard of hearing conferences, conventions and tradeshows all over the nation. We at CSD wish all of them the best of luck and great success. CSD will be attending some of those Read More
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Debunking DTV Myths
June 11th, 2009 by CSD
With only one day to go until the switch, the CSD DTV Help center wants to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing consumers know what it takes to get ready for the switch on June 12. Here’s what you should know: Analog television sets will NOT be obsolete after June 12. You can continue to use Read More
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FCC Extends CSD’s DTV Contract to June 30
June 3rd, 2009 by CSD
___________________________ PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Release Date: June 2, 2009 Contact: Derric Miller CSD Communications Office Phone: (605) 782-1036 dsmiller@c-s-d.org FCC Extends CSD’s DTV Contract to June 30 Originally planned to end May 31, now the 3.6 million homes still unprepared for DTV Read More
