ALT On the right side of the graphic is a clipart of a hand holding a smartphone with a video call between two people. On the left side are the text that reads: "What is Direct Video Calling?, It's an inclusive and accessible way to make customer service calls directly in ASL!" The bottom shows CSD logo centered and a yellow circle with dots on the right corner. The background has blocks of transparent yellow, white, and gray.

ALT The header text reads: "What are the Benefits of Direct Video Calling?" The sub-header underneath reads: "PANEL, July 30, 2024, 1:40 - 2:25 PM EDT" There are five circles below with a cut-out of individuals inside. There are names below each photo which reads: "Tom Wlodkowski, Vice President, Accessibility, Comcast, Zainab Alkebsi, Policy Counsel, National Association of the Deaf, Bobbi Cordano, President, Gallaudet University, Tia Dole, Chief Officer, 988 Suicide and Crisis Line, AnnMarie Killian, Chief Executive Officer, TDI". Three out of five circles have a star on the right side. The background is white with a pink border. CSD Logo is placed on the lower right corner.

ALT The image features several unique stickers on a blue background. The stickers include: - Hands signing in American Sign Language (ASL) the word "EQUALITY" with the text below. - A hand signing "I Love You" in ASL. - Hands forming the word "ALLY" with the text below. - The word "LOVE" spelled out with hands in ASL. - A "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign with fingerspelling. The top left corner displays "Disability:IN" and the top right corner displays "2024 Global Conference & Expo." The bottom includes the text "Real Talk: Valuing Equitable Communication with Deaf Customers" and the CSD logo.

ALT A photo of six people standing in a row smiling for the camera. A white backdrop is behind them with various logos. From Left to Right, a woman with a pink dress and long light brown hair, a man with medium wavy hair and goatee wearing a tan shirt and dress pants, a man with short brown hair wearing a ight blue dress buttoned shirt, dress pants and brown shoes, a woman with medium wavy brown hair with a white top and black pants and heels, a man with short hair wearing a dress shirt, bowtie, vest and a matching dress pants along with brown shoes, and lastly, a woman with brown hair in a bun, wearing glasses, white tank top, black long skirt and dress flats. On the top is a red-orange border with white "CSD In The Community".

ALT Header text reads: "Leverage accessibility as your strategic advantage, Let us show you how at DisabilityIN." Below it is a cut out of three individuals with shadows behind them. From L to R: A woman with long brown wavy hair with a light purple top, the next two are two men with short brown hair, facial hair and wearing suit jackets. The names underneath the three individual photos are: Cameron Papazis, Senior Account Executive, Greg Pollock, VP o fBusiness Development, Ryan Bonheyo, Senior Account Executive. Centered at the bottom text reads: "July 15 - 18, Las Vegas, NV, Booth 98" ASL Now logo is centered up top. The background is light gray.]

ALT The image features a promotional graphic for a challenge activity at the CSD booth. The text "Navigating Deaf Communication Challenges" is prominently displayed. Below, it reads, "Can you navigate Deaf communication barriers? Step Up to the Challenge! Experience firsthand the everyday communication barriers faced by Deaf individuals. Stop by our booth to complete a task without speaking or hearing for your chance to win a custom rambler!" The bottom includes the text "Real Talk: Valuing Equitable Communication with Deaf Customers" and the CSD logo. An image of a custom rambler is shown to the right with the text "Play for a chance to win."

ALT The text "What percentage of consumers say that customer support in their native language increases their satisfaction?" is displayed prominently in white text on a black background. An emoji of a thinking face is included at the end of the question. The top left corner displays "Disability:IN" and the top right corner displays "2024 Global Conference & Expo." The bottom includes the text "Real Talk: Valuing Equitable Communication with Deaf Customers" and the CSD logo. An arrow pointing right is at the bottom right corner, indicating to swipe left to see the next image.

ALT The text "72%!" is displayed prominently in white text on a black background. Below it, three bullet points highlight the benefits: - Providing support in a customer's native language greatly enhances their experience. - It leads to higher satisfaction and loyalty. - For Deaf customers, this means using ASL for direct communication. The bottom includes the text "Real Talk: Valuing Equitable Communication with Deaf Customers" and the CSD logo. The top left corner displays "Disability:IN" and the top right corner displays "2024 Global Conference & Expo."

ALT The text "Do you know how many sign languages are used around the world?" is displayed prominently in white text on a black background. An emoji of a thinking face is included at the end of the question. The top left corner displays "Disability:IN" and the top right corner displays "2024 Global Conference & Expo." The bottom includes the text "Real Talk: Valuing Equitable Communication with Deaf Customers" and the CSD logo. An arrow pointing right is at the bottom right corner, indicating to swipe left to see the next image.

ALT The text "Over 300!" is displayed prominently in white text on a black background. Below it, two bullet points highlight the diversity and uniqueness of sign languages are diverse and unique to different regions. - Each sign language has its own grammar and syntax. The bottom includes the text "Real Talk: Valuing Equitable Communication with Deaf Customers" and the CSD logo. The top left corner displays "Disability:IN" and the top right corner displays "2024 Global Conference & Expo."

ALT Microsoft Translator in the classroom

ALT Professional development feedback