SRV Canada Video Relay Service for People with Hearing Disability
Topic: Deaf Communication
Author: Canadian Administrator of VRS (CAV), Inc.
Published: 2016/09/29 - Updated: 2018/10/08
Contents: Summary - Introduction - Main Item - Related Topics
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.
Introduction
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.
Main Item
How Does SRV Canada VRS Work?
- VRS calls are placed using a high-speed Internet connection through a computer, tablet or smartphone.
- When a Deaf caller places a VRS call to a hearing person, an ASL or LSQ interpreter appears on the device's screen.
- The Deaf caller signs to the interpreter, who is fluent in ASL/English or LSQ/French.
- The interpreter then speaks the message to the hearing recipient.
- The hearing caller responds and the interpreter signs the message back to the Deaf person - relaying the conversation between the two callers.
Quick Facts
- SRV Canada VRS is for Canadians who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and who use ASL or LSQ to make phone calls.
- Based on current trends, there are as many as 20,000 Canadians who will use and benefit from the service. (CRTC estimate)
- SRV Canada VRS is Internet-based, and customers must register to use the service. Customers must have a connected device capable of supporting video conferencing - a desktop or laptop computer (PC or Mac), tablet or smartphone (Android or iOS).
- Registered customers will receive a 10-digit phone number associated with their account to make and receive calls.
- SRV Canada VRS is a free service funded through the National Contribution Fund. However, some calls, like international calls, will require the customer to pay international calling rates.
"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
Attribution/Source(s):
This quality-reviewed publication was selected for publishing by the editors of Disabled World due to its significant relevance to the disability community. Originally authored by Canadian Administrator of VRS (CAV), Inc., and published on 2016/09/29 (Edit Update: 2018/10/08), the content may have been edited for style, clarity, or brevity. For further details or clarifications, Canadian Administrator of VRS (CAV), Inc. can be contacted at srvcanadavrs.ca. NOTE: Disabled World does not provide any warranties or endorsements related to this article.
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