Rural Communication Access Services

Rural Communication Access Services (RCAS) provides information, education, and sign language interpreting and captioning (Communication Access Realtime Translation, or CART) services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind individuals in rural areas of Colorado at no charge to those communities. RCAS also provides training opportunities and certification testing support for providers who are willing to take work in rural areas of the state.

Requesting an RCAS Interpreter or Captioner

Sign Language Interpreting and CART Captioning Services

  • Requesters must complete an intake process.
  • Services are provided at no charge to rural communities.
  • Make requests at least two weeks in advance if possible.
  • Requests submitted with less notice will be accepted but may not be filled in time.
Open the RCAS Request Form (Google Form)

List of Division Communication Access Services Vendors

This vendor list is available to help people find sign language interpreters and CART Captioning (Communication Access Realtime Translation) providers. The list shows which providers are legally credentialed and/or certified for general community settings.

Find a Service Provider

NOTE: Under Colorado law, law enforcement and prosecutorial personnel must utilize the Legal Communication Access Services Referral Resource List to secure Court/Legal credentialed providers for situations involving arrest and witness/victim interviews. See C.R.S sections 13-90-202(1), 13-90-204(1)(d) and (f); 13-90-205(3).

Learn How to Become a Vendor

If you want to be a freelance interpreter/independent contractor with RCAS, please visit our vendor webpage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rural Communication Access Services FAQs

Rural Communication Access Services Program Policy and Guidelines

Program Contact:

Rural Communication Access Services (RCAS)

Email: cas.cddhhdb@state.co.us