The VRS program is managed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide “functionally equivalent” communication for the deaf over the standard phone system. Sign language interpreters are hired by VRS Service Providers to interpret calls between deaf and hearing callers. Fees collected on every land line and cell phone in the U.S. go into [...]
According to SorensonVRS, the FCC is proposing lower rates which threatens the future of VRS: VRS THREATENED BY FCC PROPOSAL “Imagine a future without Sorenson VRS (SVRS) and without a videophone. The future of Sorenson VRS is in the hands of deaf and hard-of-hearing users like you. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a [...]
DBC Newsblast – Urgent: Your Help is Needed! www.dbcusa.org info@dbcusa.org Urgent: Your Help is Needed! To help fight to kill the AB 2072 bill, please join our efforts by donating to California Association of the Deaf (CAD) to help cover lobbying funds. Every dollar will make a difference in helping to promote the best interest [...]![]()
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FCC CHAIRMAN GENACHOWSKI NAMES KAREN PELTZ
STRAUSS AS DEPUTY CHIEF IN CONSUMER BUREAUFCC REAFFIRMS RULES AND POLICIES OF VIDEO RELAY SERVICE
Declaratory Ruling: Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program
FCC ANNOUNCES WORKSHOP ON VRS REFORM TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 17, 2009
Purple Communications, Inc.’s Petition for Rulemaking To Clarify
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