Deaf & Hard of Hearing Telecommunications

Companies providing free Internet/Video Relay communication services to persons who are deaf, hard of hearing and to those who want to communicate with this particular community.

Sub-headings:

VRS Sources for Free Phone Equipment

Free video phone equipment for individuals who are deaf and to those providing direct communication services to the deaf and hard of hearing.

Resources in this category:

CSDVRS
http://www.csdvrs.com/

Offering Internet video relay communication services in both English and Spanish to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing or to hearing individuals wanting to communicate with persons who are deaf. Includes an E-newsletter, and Video phones specific to their service. Provides information in text and ASL.

Hamilton Video Relay
http://www.hamiltonnationalrelay.com/video_relay/

"Hamilton Web Relay allows individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled to place and receive free calls using any Internet-connected computer and a web browser" Their site also includes a news page with information on technology related services offered.

Hands on VRS
https://www.hovrs.com/

An Internet relay communication service for persons who are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and for the hearing community. The service can be used over the phone or through the website. The site offers a newsletter specific to company activities, and technological solutions required to access their service.

i711.com
http://www.i711.com/my711.php?tab=2

A 24 hour internet relay communication service site providing not only a place for people who are deaf to blog and vlog, but offers internet based technological solutions for communicating. Offers a series of vlogs from Ichannel on a range of topics delivered in American Sign Language and captions.

Snap! VRS: Video Relay Services
http://www.snapvrs.com/

Snap! VRS is a free video relay service providing individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired the ability to communicate freely with anyone. Video relay calls are handled through a qualified sign language interpreters over a high-speed Internet connection.

Sorenson VRS
http://www.sorensonvrs.com/

Provides free 24 hour internet and video relay support to persons deaf or hard of hearing. Also, provides information regarding equipment necessary to utilizing their technology. Information is offered in text or American sign Language.

Viable
http://www.viable.net/

Offers free video relay communication services to the deaf and hard of hearing community. Provides instructions on how to use video phone equipment such as VP100, VP 200, and D-link with ViableVRS. Includes an explanation on how video relay communication works for the deaf community.