Comprehensive Service Center for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind

Comprehensive Service Center for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind The Comprehensive Service Center of Hawai'i, connecting the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing

Employment Spotlight!Are you Deaf?Do you want to work?DVR and CSC can help.Call or Email us. At the Comprehensive Servi...
06/18/2026

Employment Spotlight!
Are you Deaf?
Do you want to work?
DVR and CSC can help.
Call or Email us.

At the Comprehensive Service Center, in partnership with Hawai'i Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to learn,grow,work, and shine. Every person's journey is unique. With the right support, the right training and the right team behind them, our clients are finding jobs they love and building futures they are proud of.
Our new Employment Showcase posters highlight real people who showed up, put in the effort, and reached their goals. Their smilies Speak for themselves.

If you or someone you know is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind and looking for job support, Contact DVR or the CSC. We are here for you!

Email: [email protected]
Videophone: (808)447-2044
Voice: (808) 369-0499
Text: (808)284-3551

Congratulation to Robin for getting a job, learning and helping others. If you are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind ...
06/18/2026

Congratulation to Robin for getting a job, learning and helping others.

If you are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind and want a job, help is available.

The Comprehensive Service Center(CSC) and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) can help you:
- Learn about jobs
- Get ready for work
- Make a resume
- Practice interview
- Find and Keep a job

📞 Want help finding a job?
If you are Deaf, Contact CSC (808) 447-2044 or your DVR counselor to get started.
You are not alone. We are here to help.
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A person stands indoors beside a display board on a wooden easel. They are smiling at the camera and wearing a purple shirt and several colorful flower leis around their neck.

The display board features four success-story posters with photos and information about individuals and their achievements. A large whiteboard stands to the left of the display.

The room appears to be an office, classroom, or community center. Black curtains hang behind the person and display board, creating a backdrop. The floor is carpeted, and natural light is visible from a window on the left side.

The atmosphere feels welcoming and celebratory, as if the person is proudly presenting or being recognized for an accomplishment.

ASL for Families🤟 Strengthen family communication through American Sign Language!The ASL for Families class is designed ...
06/12/2026

ASL for Families

🤟 Strengthen family communication through American Sign Language!
The ASL for Families class is designed for hearing parents, siblings, and family members who want to build meaningful communication with their Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind loved ones. Participants will learn practical everyday vocabulary, family-related signs, ASL grammar, Deaf culture, and communication strategies that can be used at home and in the community.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 16 – July 16, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
💲 $100 Registration Fee
👤 Instructor: Huy Nguyen
Register here: https://bit.ly/ASLwithHuyCSC

Registration fee waivers are available for families with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind children.

Image Description: Green flyer titled “ASL for Families” featuring ASL handshape graphics, illustrations of family members communicating, course details, registration information, and the CSC logo.

Signing Naturally 1A📚 Start your ASL learning journey with Signing Naturally 1A!This beginner-level course introduces th...
06/12/2026

Signing Naturally 1A

📚 Start your ASL learning journey with Signing Naturally 1A!
This beginner-level course introduces the foundations of American Sign Language through the Signing Naturally curriculum. Participants will learn greetings, introductions, fingerspelling, numbers, and how to exchange basic personal information through interactive practice and hands-on activities.

📅 Saturdays, July 11 – September 12, 2026
📍 CSC, 1953 S. Beretania St., Suite 5A
🕘 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
💲 $125 Registration Fee
👤 Instructor: Erin Carino
Register here: https://bit.ly/ASLwithErinCSC

Registration fee waivers are available for families with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind children.

Image Description: Beige and gold flyer titled “Signing Naturally 1A” featuring ASL handshape illustrations, course details, an image of the Signing Naturally workbook, registration information, and the CSC logo.

🌿 Big Island Family Zoo Day 🌿Join Hands & Voices Hawaiʻi, in collaboration with CSC, for a family day at Panaʻewa Rainfo...
06/11/2026

🌿 Big Island Family Zoo Day 🌿

Join Hands & Voices Hawaiʻi, in collaboration with CSC, for a family day at Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens!

Families with deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind children are invited to meet other families, explore the zoo, learn ASL animal signs, enjoy an ASL story read aloud, and spend time together at the playground.

Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 10 AM–1 PM
Location: Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens

ASL interpreters will be on site.

Please bring your own lunch and meet us at the front gate under the Hands & Voices banner.

Schedule:
10:00 AM — Introductions
10:15–11:30 AM — Zoo tour and ASL animal signs
11:30 AM–12:00 PM — ASL story read aloud
12:00–1:00 PM — Brown bag lunch and playground time

Zoo admission is required.

For questions, contact Hands & Voices:
[email protected]
808-679-1370

Big Island point of contact: Makaela
808-430-4354

Image description:
A colorful rainforest-themed event flyer for “Big Island Family Zoo Day” at Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens. The design has lush green tropical leaves, vines, and flowers around the edges, with two bright parrots perched near the top. The center includes a wooden sign with the zoo name, followed by the event date, Monday, July 6, 2026, and time, 10 AM–1 PM. Small icons highlight that the event is for families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children, ASL interpreters will be on site, families should bring their own lunch, and attendees should meet at the front gate under the Hands & Voices banner. At the bottom are rainforest animals, including a frog and gecko, with a note that zoo admission is required.

06/11/2026

Honolulu Civil Beat: The University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa ASL Interpreter Training Program “Needs Critical Funding” (A link to the article is in the comments)

Please note this is a new start time. Please come join the fun and support each other.Don't forget to sign up for a dish...
06/10/2026

Please note this is a new start time.

Please come join the fun and support each other.
Don't forget to sign up for a dish to share.
Https://bit.ly/CSChawaii

Image Description:
Bright yellow CSC flyer promoting “Signing Sisters: Together We Thrive,” an adult women’s ASL peer support group and potluck. The event will be held on June 20, 2026, from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM at CSC. The flyer includes illustrations of women and notes that participants must be able to communicate in ASL, as interpreters will not be provided. New signers are welcome.

06/07/2026

Camp Mānoa: Deaf Youth Leadership Camp

Day One: Leadership in Action

Day one of camp started with an important question:

What kind of leader are you?

Campers learned about four leadership styles:

Decide — leaders who take charge and make decisions
Listen — leaders who pay attention and help the group understand each other
Help — leaders who notice what needs to be done and support others
Dream — leaders who imagine new ideas and possibilities

Then campers had the chance to practice all four styles through fun and challenging activities. They worked together, solved problems, shared ideas, supported each other, and learned that leadership does not look the same for everyone.

Some leaders speak up first.
Some leaders make sure everyone is included.
Some leaders encourage the group when things get hard.
Some leaders bring creative ideas that help the team move forward.

At camp, our youth are learning that great leaders use all four styles — and that every camper has leadership strengths to offer.

📢 CSC Community Donation Drive | June 8–26, 2026CSC is collecting donations to support members of our community in need....
06/04/2026

📢 CSC Community Donation Drive | June 8–26, 2026

CSC is collecting donations to support members of our community in need. We are seeking toiletries, new or gently used clothing for children, women, and men, as well as professional attire for individuals preparing for employment opportunities.

Your donation can help someone feel confident, prepared, and supported. Donations may be dropped off at CSC, located at 1953 S. Beretania Street, Suite 5A, Honolulu, HI, or contact us at 808-369-0499 for more information.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our community! 💙

Image Description: A donation drive flyer with the title "Collecting Donations to Help Our CSC Community" and dates June 8–26, 2026. The flyer lists requested donations including toiletries, clothing for children, women, and men, and professional attire for job seekers. An illustration shows a donation box filled with clothing, shoes, bags, and hygiene items. Contact information and the CSC logo appear at the bottom of the flyer.

Sharing some reminders: 🗳️ 2026 Hawaii Election RemindersThe Hawaii Office of Elections is reminding voters to prepare f...
06/04/2026

Sharing some reminders:

🗳️ 2026 Hawaii Election Reminders
The Hawaii Office of Elections is reminding voters to prepare for the 2026 elections. Hawaii is a vote-by-mail state, and registered voters will automatically receive a ballot by mail for each election.

Key reminders:
✅ Make sure your voter registration and mailing address are up to date.
✅ Sign up for ballot notifications by text, email, or phone.
✅ Review your ballot carefully and remember to sign the return envelope.
✅ Return your ballot by mail or ballot drop box before the deadline.
✅ Ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day to be counted.
✅ Accessible voting options and assistance are available for voters who need support.

For more information, visit Hawaii Office of Elections or call (808) 453-VOTE (8683).

📣Here is an informational video provided to you in ASL interpretation. Please note that this video was created for 2020 election year, but is still accessible to Hawaii 2026 Election.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8MzDKRUViQ

Image Description: A flyer from the Hawaii Office of Elections listing six important reminders for the 2026 Primary and General Elections, including voter registration, ballot tracking, signing and returning ballots, election deadlines, and accessible voting resources. Icons accompany each reminder for easy reference.

Address

1953 S Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI
96826

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(808) 447-2044

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