"My goal is to assure that anyone who uses American Sign Language and anyone who uses spoken English have no barriers in communicating or understanding each other."

-DIANA KAUTZKY, PRESIDENT/OWNER

6925 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50322

Deaf Services Unlimited provides 24 hour services

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Call us at:
515.243.4455 voice
866.603.2286 videophone
800.930.2580 toll free

Fax us at:
515.237.3917

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Diana Kautzky - President/Owner Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology; Minor in Business, Drake University, Des Moines, IA Achievements: Chairperson, Iowa State Board of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators Certificate in Interpretation and Transliteration (CI/CT), Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Specialist Certificate: Legal, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award, Drake University, IA “Leading the Way” Award, KCCI-TV (CBS affiliate), IA Working Woman Entrepreneurial Excellence Award, Working Woman Magazine Career History: Diana Kautzky Interpreting Services/Deaf Expressions Unlimited, Cedar Rapids, IA Deaf Services of Iowa, Dept. Of Health, Cedar Rapids, IA Deaf Services Commission of Iowa, Dept. Of Human Rights, Des Moines, IA Deaf Services Unlimited, Des Moines, IA The “Real” Diana: is hands-on, has a lot of energy, known for being an Aerosmith-Steven Tyler fan, ran a marathon... didn't win but did finish, competitive, is an oldest child, loves to laugh, enjoys abstract art and sets goals and achieves them.

Dawn Taylor - Director of Client Development Bachelors Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Career History: Selection & Assessment Services, Waterloo, IA Engineering Animation, Inc., Ames, IA Consolidated Management Co., Des Moines, IA The “Real” Dawn: Out-going, professional, quick learner, takes risks, fun-loving, loves sparkle, quick-witted, irreverent at the most appropriate times, sunny disposition, laid back, to the point, a "results" person, gets the job done, keeps things running smoothly around here, creative and outrageous, a combination of retro and groovy!, bakes a mean dessert, organized and neat, confident, loves to surf the net, has passion for life!

Patrick Stewart - Corporate Accountant Associate of Business Degree, Accounting Major with Honors, American Institute of Business, Des Moines, IA Career History: Primerica, Des Moines, IA Woodard Hearing Centers, Des Moines, IA Deaf Services Unlimited, Des Moines, IA The “Real” Patrick: Iowa State Cyclone-Kansas City Chiefs - Chicago Cubs die-hard, loves Junior Mints, is a Youth Leader and Sunday School Teacher, can get a detailed report to you in 19 minutes, has a contagious laugh, is young at heart, dreams big, and loves singing, playing and listening to music.

Kayla Osborn - Sign Language Interpreter Associates Degree, Sign Language Interpreting, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA Achievements: Scored 4.0 on E.I.P.A. test G.P.A. 3.75 Career History: Indian Hills Jr. High School, West Des Moines, IA Deaf Services Unlimited, Inc., Des Moines, IA The “Real” Kayla: Someone who is always striving to be better, loves to be around and with people, energized, a "can-do" person you want on your team, small town roots-big time dreams, flexible so that things get done, loves accessories... shoes, purses, jewelry, she learns rapidly and eagerly, very expressive and she accomplishes amazing amounts of work.

Renee Coppock - Program Manager, Telecommunications Access Iowa (TAI) Career History: Illinois State University, Normal, IL Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA Deaf Services Unlimited, Inc. Telecommunications Access Iowa, Des Moines, IA The “Real” Renee: Organized and creative, is a health-nut, pays attention to detail, loves M & M's, loves to run and exercise, enjoys gardening and cooking, hooked on frappuccinos from Starbucks, loves to hang-out and have good conversations with people, knows that family is #1, is all about her son-Scott, makes time to help colleagues, and she listens like a best friend!

Renee Toombs - Office Associate Career History: Concentra Medical Center, Urbandale, IA Deaf Services Unlimited, Telecommunications Access Iowa, Des Moines, IA The “Real” Renee: Friendly and accommodating beyond belief, cherishes her family and husband, focuses on getting great results, has a thirst for excellence, the first face (or voice) people see when they contact our company, she makes the time to share information proactively, is thorough and has a memorable laugh that warms you when you are around her.

Ken Still - Data Entry Clerk Career History: Marsh, Inc., West Des Moines, IA Deaf Services Unlimited, Telecommunications Access Iowa, Des Moines, IA The “Real” Ken: Pleasant and always smiling, detailed to the "T", dependable, enjoys helping others, enjoys working on the computer, is curious and always willing to learn, and is especially proud of his daughter and son.

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