Community Services for the Deaf

Helping the Hard-of-Hearing
Caregivers of aging parents may want to know about CSD's program services because many people over the age of 65 spend 5-7 years denying their hearing loss before accepting it, and possibly doing something about it.  The stigma surrounding hearing aids prevents 75% of those in need from seeking help.

Passport Referral Services referred an elderly woman to the Community Services for the Deaf, and when case workers arrived at her home, they found her in unsanitary surroundings, not eating, very depressed and physically ill enough to be placed in nursing care.  Her new hearing aid has reopened the world to her.  She is now surrounded by people, and no longer isolated and unable to communicate effectively. She is now receiving the healthcare she needed.  

Once the elderly are able to grieve about their hearing loss and begin to accept the loss, a hearing aid can save them from isolation and depression and lead to a better quality of life.

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Community Services for the Deaf (CSD) provides a number of program services, including support and counseling for those who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or are a family member.

Interpreting Services
American Sign language, SEE, Deaf-Blind and Oral interpreting are available. CSD provides interpreting services for a variety of appointments and meetings  doctor, lawyer, hospital, employee meetings, help reading letters and other written information, etc. C-Print Captioning services are also available.

Counseling
Counseling is available for the Deaf and Hard-of Hearing families, individuals, and couples. Marriage, grief and mental health counseling is also available.

Prevention Services
Classes are available for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals who need support in order to quit smoking.  School-based programs aimed at developing drug-free lifestyles in our youth are also a part of this service.

Information, Advocacy and Referral
CSD has general information about deafness and locating community resources, as well as information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (compliance information; rights and responsibilities for the Deaf and Hard-of Hearing; and service providers rights and responsibilities).

Other Programs and Services
Groups, Independent Skills Classes, Deaf Kids and Teens Activities and Camps, American Sign Language Classes, Kids of Deaf Adults (KODA) Camps, Consultations, and In-Service Training on Deaf Culture and the use of text telephones (TTY/TDD) and video phones are also available.

Contact us!

contact@csddayton.org