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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 hellip
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 hellip
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 hellip
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 hellip
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 hellip
Captioned Phones for Seniors Juana Poareo As we age communication can become a challenge for many of us While almost one out of every six American adults have some degree of hearing loss it s more prevalent with age More than 30 of people 65 and older sustain hearing loss while approximately 40 of those 75 hellip
