Feature VRS (Video Relay Service) VRI (Video Remote Interpreting) Purpose Facilitates phone calls between a Deaf person and a hearing person using a sign language interpreter. Provides on-demand interpreting for in-person conversations when a Deaf and hearing person are physically together but need an interpreter remotely. Who Pays Funded by the federal government (FCC) — it’s free to users. Paid by the individual, business, […]
ReadmoreSome of you may be wondering what sorts of interesting technologies are used in daily life by members of the deaf community. There are some very creative technology tools for the deaf that coincide with the use of American Sign Language. For example, video phones! Deaf individuals used this type of technology long before it […]
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