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SRV Canada Video Relay Service for People with Hearing Disability

Published: 2016-09-29 - Updated: 2018-10-08
Author: Canadian Administrator of VRS (CAV), Inc. - Contact: srvcanadavrs.ca
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Synopsis: Video relay service (VRS) service launched in Canada to empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing community with tools to communicate and provide greater independence.

SRV Canada VRS enables Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who use American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) to conduct calls via video relay service (VRS) with hearing people through a professional ASL or LSQ interpreter. It simulates, as closely as possible, a conversation between two hearing people.

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SRV Canada VRS enables Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who use American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) to conduct calls via video relay service (VRS) with hearing people through a professional ASL or LSQ interpreter. It simulates, as closely as possible, a conversation between two hearing people.

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How Does SRV Canada VRS Work?

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"This is a historic day for Canada's Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. This service is amazing. It is a tool for empowerment that will change people's lives." - Sue Decker, Executive Director and CEO, Canadian Administrator of VRS (CAV)

"The implementation of the Video Relay Service will have a concrete and positive impact on the lives of Canadians who are Deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired. The CRTC appreciates all the efforts put forth to ensure the success of this new service. This initiative illustrates strongly Canada's vision for an inclusive society which values equality of opportunity." - Jean-Pierre Blais, Chairman of the CRTC

SRV Canada VRS will be available seven days a week, including holidays.

To learn more about SRV Canada VRS and how it works, visit www.srvcanadavrs.ca

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This quality-reviewed article relating to our Deaf Communication section was selected for publishing by the editors of Disabled World due to its likely interest to our disability community readers. Though the content may have been edited for style, clarity, or length, the article "SRV Canada Video Relay Service for People with Hearing Disability" was originally written by Canadian Administrator of VRS (CAV), Inc., and published by Disabled-World.com on 2016-09-29 (Updated: 2018-10-08). Should you require further information or clarification, Canadian Administrator of VRS (CAV), Inc. can be contacted at srvcanadavrs.ca. Disabled World makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith.

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