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Members of Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) voted to collaborate with CSD, a national nonprofit organization, to provide increased services to seniors who are deaf and hard of hearing. The decision came during DSA’s 8th biennial conference in San Francisco, Calif. on Aug. 31 through Sept. 5.
"The decision for DSA and CSD to work together represents an investment to enhance our efforts and maximize our available resources," said Bob D. Cook, DSA president.
The collaboration will make it possible for DSA and CSD to capitalize on each organization’s strengths in locating funds for programming targeted at deaf and hard of hearing senior citizens on local, state and national levels. These projects could include outreach, education and wellness programming.
"Deaf senior citizens have shaped today’s Deaf America," said Benjamin Soukup, CSD chief executive officer. "By providing services and activities that meet their unique and particular needs, we are recognizing and honoring their important contributions to the community."
CSD currently provides deaf senior citizen services in San Antonio, Texas; Sioux Falls, S.D. and Frederick, Md. The programs provide support in reducing isolation through education on coping skills, providing transportation and independent living services, and by offering recreational activities and skills training.
Over 2,200 people registered for the DSA conference. In addition to sponsoring the conference, CSD staff participated in and presented workshops, including "Volunteerism in Retirement," "Giving Back to the Community" and "Philanthropy." Staff also demonstrated CSD’s video relay service, CSDVRS, and shared other information on CSD’s programs and services.
For more information about CSD’s services or collaboration with DSA, contact Lori Breslow, chief program officer for CSD’s National Programs division, at (800) 642-6410 (Voice) or (866) 273-3323 (TTY).
Members of Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) voted to collaborate with CSD, a national nonprofit organization, to provide increased services to seniors who are deaf and hard of hearing. The decision came during DSA’s 8th biennial conference in San Francisco, Calif. on Aug. 31 through Sept. 5.
"The decision for DSA and CSD to work together represents an investment to enhance our efforts and maximize our available resources," said Bob D. Cook, DSA president.
The collaboration will make it possible for DSA and CSD to capitalize on each organization’s strengths in locating funds for programming targeted at deaf and hard of hearing senior citizens on local, state and national levels. These projects could include outreach, education and wellness programming.
"Deaf senior citizens have shaped today’s Deaf America," said Benjamin Soukup, CSD chief executive officer. "By providing services and activities that meet their unique and particular needs, we are recognizing and honoring their important contributions to the community."
CSD currently provides deaf senior citizen services in San Antonio, Texas; Sioux Falls, S.D. and Frederick, Md. The programs provide support in reducing isolation through education on coping skills, providing transportation and independent living services, and by offering recreational activities and skills training.
Over 2,200 people registered for the DSA conference. In addition to sponsoring the conference, CSD staff participated in and presented workshops, including "Volunteerism in Retirement," "Giving Back to the Community" and "Philanthropy." Staff also demonstrated CSD’s video relay service, CSDVRS, and shared other information on CSD’s programs and services.
For more information about CSD’s services or collaboration with DSA, contact Lori Breslow, chief program officer for CSD’s National Programs division, at (800) 642-6410 (Voice) or (866) 273-3323 (TTY).