Communication Works of the Deaf is a nationally certified caption company that provides improved captioning specified for the Deaf community as well as other populations that regularly consume closed captioning services. CWD is a deaf-owned and operated, which gives the company a unique perspective regarding the needs of deaf and hard of hearing populations with respect to closed captioning consumption.  This gives CWD an advantage in understanding the subtle expressive communication gaps that exist between the spoken English or hearing populations, and the written English as it translates to native speakers of American Sign Language (ASL). CWD carefully chooses captions that successfully convey sounds or expressions in such a manner as to make them easily understood for deaf and hard of hearing populations. CWD uses color signification to indicate a speaker during live broadcasts.  This makes fast-paced information driven dialogue easy to follow for the populations that depend on closed captioning for staying current with news that impact their lives.

 

CWD was founded in 1991 under the direction of Greg Frohriep with the intention of improving the accessibility of information and entertainment for the deaf and hard of hearing community though the high quality closed captioning service for both live broadcasts and pre-recorded video, television, and internet programming.

CWD is a Nationally Certified caption company, recognized by the United States Department of Education.  This distinction shows CWD's commitment to caption quality and voluntary compliance with closed caption standards as established by the federal government.

Under the direction of Mr. Greg Frohriep technical skills and innovative thinking, CWD has the potential to expand beyond closed captioning services with technology-based products that make communication and consumer participation easier for the dear and hard of hearing populations all over the world.