Our qualified and certified interpreters, who follow a strict code of ethics, are provided at reasonable rates to assist you in communicating with your clients and patients. This service is provided 24/7 in the following Counties: Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando, Hillsborough, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Sumter and Orange. The Deaf Service Bureau is constantly updating its list of interpreters so that this service can be offered in other counties as well. We offer our interpreting service to hospitals in Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties to help out in emergency situations. Freelance interpreters are welcome to contact us for contractual and employment possibilities. Please call us at 1-800-616-4293 or contact Rene Sellers at rene@deafservicebureau.org for consideration or to be put on a list of available interpreters serving all nine counties.    

The Deaf Service Bureau is working with several agencies and programs to provide employment opportunities for those individuals who want to be self sufficient. In partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), we are offering a program called “Ticket to Work.” The goal of the Ticket-to-Work program is to give qualified individuals the opportunity to obtain steady, long-term employment. Click here for DSB Employment Services Brochure!  

The Deaf Service Bureau is working with several agencies and programs to provide employment opportunities for those individuals who want to be self sufficient. In partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), we are offering a program called “Ticket to Work.” The goal of the Ticket-to-Work program is to give qualified individuals the opportunity to obtain steady, long-term employment.  

Mental Health Counseling The Deaf Service Bureau offers counseling services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and hearing individuals. Sessions are provided in American Sign Language or spoken English depending on the client’s needs. Services are provided in a safe and comfortable environment to encourage open discussions. Information about the client and their treatment is kept in the strictest confidence to ensure the rights of the individual. Services are offered to adults and children in individual, family, and couples counseling sessions. Appointments can be arranged in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Manatee counties. For more information please contact Barry Blood by email or by phone at 813-490-9440.  

The Deaf Service Bureau provides advocacy to deaf individuals by educating the hearing community of the needs and rights of our clients. We also explain and illuminate to the hearing community the benefits of working together with the deaf community. If you feel you have been discriminated against, let us help. We can start by informing you of where and how to file a complaint.  

A Notary Public is a person legally empowered to bear witness of and certify the validity of documents and to take affidavits. If you wish to have a legal document notarized, please contact Wendi Herzman at wendi@deafservicebureau.org.