Equity Archives - Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD)

Online Groups for the Deaf LGBTQIA Community

by Michelle Morris | Apr 13, 2021 | Community Building, Equity

Happy National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week! 51 years ago, LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, and Queer) communities could not live as openly as they do today without fear of harassment. Back then, members of these communities had a few places such as bars where they could socialize and feel safe. However, these establishments were subjected to frequent harassment by police. But thanks to the fearless bravery of Black (and white), trans and bisexual womxn, many more LGBTQ+ community members can now show the world that they’re proud to be who they are!

Indigenous Heritage Month

by CSD | Nov 18, 2020 | Community Building, Equity

Happy Indigenous/Native American Heritage Month! Each November, people across the United States celebrate Native cultures and achievements and bear witness to the difficult history of colonization of Native American peoples by white settlers.

NDEAM Advice for Employers and Employees

by CSD | Oct 12, 2020 | Community Building, Equity

“Accessible and inclusive hiring practices is something CSD Works supports every day,” explains Kristy Ramos. “[We] are proactive when it comes to improving the recruitment process for deaf job seekers by providing services and resources…”

Comcast’s Continued Commitment to Accessibility

by Molly McGuigan | Sep 29, 2020 | Communication Solutions, Equity, Press Release, Top Impact Stories

As part of their ongoing commitment to accessibility, Comcast has figured out a way to provide fully inclusive customer support assistance to their Deaf and hard-of-hearing customers. To this day, he said, there are no language interpreters at White House press briefings.
“We’ve seen a lot of mayors, a lot of governors that have included that practice momentarily and have been very responsive,” Soukup told Cheddar. “We’ve had some challenges in creating that same awareness in the White House.”

Impending Behavioral Health Crisis in the Deaf Community

by Molly McGuigan | Sep 26, 2020 | Community Building, CSD Unites Community Foundation, Equity

CaringWorks’ Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residential Treatment program hosted a conversation between industry experts about the impending behavioral health crisis in the Deaf community.

Online Communities for Latinx Deaf

by Michelle Morris | Sep 16, 2020 | Community Building, Equity

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating the contributions Hispanic and Latino/a/x have made to American society and culture.

Mozzeria D.C. to Open on September 4th, 2020

by Molly McGuigan | Aug 27, 2020 | Equity, Impact Investing, Top Impact Stories

Mozzeria, an award-winning pizzeria and San Francisco’s first Deaf-owned and -operated restaurant, will open its second location at 1300 H Street, NE at 11am EDT on September 4th, 2020. Carry-out service will be available to customers, who can order online via Mozzeria’s website or upon visiting the restaurant

100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage

by Michelle Morris | Aug 18, 2020 | Community Building, Equity

In celebration of the 100th anniversary, we want to share untold stories of Deaf activists. Several deaf women fought for voting rights in the early 1900s. Here are a few of the [known] Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing women that pushed the limits