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The DeafBlind Community and Telecommunications Access Communication is fundamental to human interaction and belonging. Without it, we would end up confused, frustrated, and lonely. In the U.S., there are approximately 50,000 people who are DeafBlind. The DeafBlind community represents a distinct group that, due to combined hearing and vision loss, presents with a unique set […]
Beyond Telecommunications Relay Service: Creating Meaningful Accessibility for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Communities Which aspects of daily life do you want to have access to? Is it important that you be able to have a career and financial independence? Get an education? Shop? Go out to eat? For Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, effective communication is vital […]
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) in Healthcare Juana Poareo Imagine that you’re Deaf and you must go to the emergency room. No sign language interpreter is available, so the staff nurse looks for the video remote interpreting (VRI) equipment to set up, but finding the equipment takes two hours. In the interim, the nurse nearly gives […]
American Sign Language Interpreting Options Providers of sign language interpreting may offer several different solutions, all with different use cases, each with their own benefits. When considering which interpreting solution to choose, it is important to consider these uses and benefits. The major solutions are: On-Site Interpreting Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Scheduled VRI On-demand VRI […]
How to Promote Inclusion and Equity with Sign Language in Microsoft Teams Olivia Alvarez Experience the impact of inclusive communication on-demand for Microsoft Teams.Request a trial of Sorenson Express » Part of building a successful business is creating an environment where employees can thrive. By embracing inclusion and accessibility, employees can do their best work […]