{"id":29270,"date":"2014-11-14T17:08:42","date_gmt":"2014-11-14T23:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=29270"},"modified":"2014-11-14T17:08:42","modified_gmt":"2014-11-14T23:08:42","slug":"caag-vrs-files-to-offer-vrs-for-deaf-blind-consumers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2014\/11\/14\/caag-vrs-files-to-offer-vrs-for-deaf-blind-consumers\/","title":{"rendered":"CAAG VRS Files to Offer VRS for Deaf-Blind Consumers!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CAAGVRS<\/a>As IP-Relay Providers Close Their Doors, CAAG VRS Opens Theirs to the Deaf-Blind Community.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deaf-Blind Communication Matters<\/p>\n

CAAG VRS Files for Deaf-Blind VRS!<\/p>\n

This Morning CAAG VRS included their intentions to offer VRS to Deaf-Blind consumers in their Annual Report to the FCC.<\/p>\n

CAAG has been diligently working on accessible technology for Deaf-Blind consumers of VRS and is now moving<\/span><\/span> forward with releasing the service in response to concerns in the Deaf-Blind Community regarding<\/span><\/span> IP-Relay providers leaving the market.<\/p>\n

Below is a copy of the portion of CAAG’s filing that announces this critical service. It reads:<\/p>\n

During the next service year, CAAG intends to offer VRS specifically suited for Deaf-Blind\/Low Vision individuals. CAAG will distribute iTRS<\/span><\/span> access technology in the form of software that utilizes a high contrast interface that is compatible with screen\/braille reader technology. CAAG intends to use a single VRS Interpreter system where one VRS Interpreter relays information from the Deaf-Blind\/Low Vision consumer via Sign language through video into spoken English and relays information from the hearing consumer via English text through screen\/braille reader technology. As opposed to a dual CA system, CAAG believes a single VRS Interpreter system comes closer to functional equivalency<\/span><\/span> for Deaf-Blind\/Low Vision consumers and contributes to preserving, and reducing waste to, the Fund.<\/p>\n

How To Use CAAGVRS:<\/p>\n

Dial 855-877-2224855-877-2224 from any VP or VRS Software OR visit http:\/\/www.caagvrs.com<\/a> to register for a CAAGVRS number and download our VRS Software “CAAG4you” then download our Mobile Apps at the App Store and Google Play!<\/p>\n

Need Help Using CAAGVRS: Dial 855-807-2224855-807-2224 and chat with Cherrylene!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As IP-Relay Providers Close Their Doors, CAAG VRS Opens Theirs to the Deaf-Blind Community. Deaf-Blind Communication Matters CAAG VRS Files for Deaf-Blind VRS! This Morning CAAG VRS included their intentions to offer VRS to Deaf-Blind consumers in their Annual Report…<\/p>\n

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