Deaf Relay Service

CONVO VRS (Video Relay Service) Reviews

Webmaster — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:30:23 +0000

CONVO a 100% Deaf Owned entity claims to be one of the top 5 largest video relay service providers out there. Convo aims to give you an “natural VRS experience” as though you were sitting and having a regular one-on-one conversation with someone as if there were no interpreter and no screen between you.

Convo strives to run it’s video relay service ethically. Convo only handles completely organic calls from real users, that means VRS calls which are totally and completely legitimate.

We invite you to share any experiences you have had while using CONVO VRS.

IW Relay (Video Relay Service) Reviews

Webmaster — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:32:05 +0000

Based out of Utah, IW Relay started as an interpreter agency and later launched the IW Relay brand to join the VRS industry.

Their mission is to bring you the best Video Relay Service experience possible. IWRelay is Deaf and CODA owned and operated. They’ve been proactive in this claim by only using professional, friendly and qualified interpreters.

IW Relay uses high -end technology to better video quality and experience. Use your VP or Mac to contact IW Relay.

We invite you to share any experiences you have had while using IW Relay.

i711 IP/Text Relay Reviews

Webmaster — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:24:52 +0000

i711 ip/text relay service came as a result of a partnership between GoAmerica and Nordia. Their aim is to take a new approach for internet based ip/text relay users by delivering the best relay experience possible by utilizing software that has created very functional tools.

i711 mixes the basic expectations of a Deaf or Hard of Hearing user including reliability, consistency and most importantly confidentiality with new features and premium services that will take the individuals ip/text relay experience “to the next level” and satisfying all the expectations one would anticipate from a company who’s motto is “relay and beyond.”

PAH! VRS (Video Relay Service) Reviews

Webmaster — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:21:21 +0000

PAH Video Relay Service is the first VRS company (that we know of) to bring the idea of franchising to the video relay industry. Their interpreters are partners, not contractors or employees. Each partner/interpreter was required to pay to be a part of PAH VRS, so you know that they are dedicated to their consumers. After the the VRS scandal broke back in the fall of 2009, PAH seemed to have stood that test, however, suffered the loss of a call center/partner or two. PAH Video Relay Service partners/interpreters also continue to work in the community in addition to taking calls.

“PAH Relay is first and foremost a service-focused business.” – Brian Collins – CEO PAH Relay

We invite you to share any experiences you have had while using PAH Relay.

Hamilton IP/Text Relay Reviews

Webmaster — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:09:38 +0000

Hamilton ip/text relay has been a business entity since 1991 providing services for the deaf, hard of hearing and speech disabled users. Since then Hamilton has grown to be a multifaceted entity that provides not only local relay services, but telephone services, internet service, information systems, call center services, long distance, and cable tv for its users.

Hamilton Relay likes to “focus on what matters most”; including fast connection times and a very respectable, knowledgeable Communication Assistants who are well trained to facilitate the relay experience “seamlessly”.

AT&T VRS (Video Relay Service) Reviews

Webmaster — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:07:46 +0000

Over 10 years ago AT&T established “Telecommunications Relay Services” an entity created specifically for deaf and hard of hearing accessibility and they are likely the 1st nationwide telecommunications company to do so.

General Manager of AT&T’s Telecommunication Relay Services says that they have been committed to providing services to the Deaf community “Since the invention of the telephone” and are currently focused on services via the internet “video dimension”.

AT&T also provides TTY Relay, IP Relay and IM Relay services.

Snap! VRS Reviews

Webmaster — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:03:14 +0000

Snap!VRS is a video relay service that delivers a high quality and convenient relay experience between people who use American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Whether at home or in the office, relay users enjoy fast connections to experienced and professional ASL interpreters that are available anytime from a variety of video phones Snap!VRS is committed to delivering video relay service with integrity and excellent customer service.

Sprint VRS (Video Relay Service) Reviews

Webmaster — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:00:37 +0000

Sprint Video Relay Service, as with all other VRS companies, provides Sign Language Interpretation via Video Relay between hearing and Deaf callers. According to their website, they use only certified interpreters who are certified through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and/or The National Association of the Deaf.

Sprint VRS allows callers to provide specialized intstruction to the Video Interpreter prior to placing the call similar to other VRS companies.

Placing a call for Spanish to Sign / Sign to Spanish is also available through Sprint.

We invite you to share any experiences you have had while using Sprint VRS.

Z VRS (Video Relay Service) Reviews

Webmaster — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:06:19 +0000

ZVRS is a brand name for CSD (Communication Service for the Deaf). CSD began providing Sign Language Interpreting services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community in South Dakota back in 1975. CSD / Z Video Relay Service has over 1500 employees and has offices through the United States.

Their mission is to ensure public accessibility and increase awareness of Deaf/Hard of Hearing issues while delivering quality human service programs to the communities in which they work.

We invite you to share any experiences you have had while using Z VRS.

Purple VRS (Video Relay Service) Reviews

Webmaster — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:05:36 +0000

Purple Video Relay Service (VRS) is the result of a merger of three companies. Go America, Sign Language Associates and Hands On Video Relay Service. It was established around in 2008 and they also own i711, IP Relay, and their Language Services section.

With a variety of services, they are able to fit just about every interpreting need.

As with any of the VRS companies, we invite you to share any experiences you have had while using Purple.