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8 Essential FCC Rules For VRS Interpreted For Your Awareness

Jack Huang — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 03:51:06 +0000

With the rise in video relay’s popularity, there are rules put in place by the FCC to protect consumers and their providers (Sorenson, ZVRS, Purple, Convo, etc.) The list below are some of the most recent rules and their interpretations: (NOTE: “Providers” are companies that provide the video relay service and equipment, such as Convo, […]

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12 Video Chat Apps With Pros and Cons To Know About

Deaf Niche — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 20:51:34 +0000

One of the most popularly used communication tools in the recent few years is Video calling. It is easy, convenient, and the best way to communicate with your loved ones and friends. With the introduction of Video calling, connecting with people from around the world became way more transformed than ever. In this modern age, […]

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Did you know this about Deaf Soldiers?

Deaf Niche — Tue, 30 May 2017 03:11:34 +0000

Today is Memorial Day, the day out of each year that United States citizens take a pause and remember all the lives sacrificed for their country. Today is also a great day to learn some interesting bits of long-forgotten history about deaf citizens! Did you know that the US Civil War was the last recorded […]

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ZVRS Buys Out Purple Communications

Jack Huang — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:22:34 +0000

February 14, 2017–Purple Communications, one of the original video relay systems for deaf communications, has been acquired by ZVRS. Both companies have agreed to work together to improve relay services for the deaf community and feel that they can achieve more if they shared technology and information together. What does this mean for Purple customers? […]

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A Woman with Facial Tumor Uses Sign Language to Communicate

Deaf Niche — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 11:15:15 +0000

Marimar Quiroa, a 21-year-old Californian woman who was born with a cystic hygroma, a birth defect that causes a tumor in her face. Although it’s possible to remove the abnormal tissue, the problem is that the tumor can return. Besides, it’s still growing. After years hiding at home from many people, she decided it was […]

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María Siebald: The Chilean actress who is bringing music to deaf people

Deaf Niche — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:30:52 +0000

How can music be transmitted to deaf people? Have you ever imagined a music video clip that deaf community could understand and enjoy? Now this is possible thanks to María Siebald, a Chilean actress and musician whose main goal is to make music video clips for the deaf community. She was born in 1980, and […]

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Did you know that The Script made a music video featuring a Deaf ballerina?

Deaf Niche — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:58:13 +0000

The Script’s Hall of Fame includes a deaf ballerina in its narrative (Full video on the bottom of page) You can be who you want to be as long as you put in the time and effort, which is the entire message of The Script’s music video Hall of Fame featuring will.I.am. The video […]

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Mexico Hires Deaf for Emergency Services

Deaf Niche — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 07:07:06 +0000

In Mexico, an emergency services station has hired Deaf workers to monitor the videos, saying that disability is not a limitation and everyone can work. Surveillance is especially a good fit for the Deaf, as most have sharp eyes and can catch things quickly. For a more in-depth article, please visit: CityLab.com’s article

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