Day 23. Purple VRS and its Innovations in Communication Technology for the Deaf Community.
Purple VRS was one of the first services to provide relay calls on smartphones, tablets, and computers, making communication easier on the go.
“Technology should not divide us—it should bring us together.”
— Purple Communications
✅ Custom Video Mail – Instead of receiving voicemails in text, users can receive video messages in ASL, preserving the nuances and expressions of sign language.
✅ On-Demand ASL Interpreting – Beyond phone calls, Purple VRS has expanded into in-person interpreting services for businesses, schools, and hospitals.
✅ Emergency Accessibility – Purple has been an advocate for 911 VRS services, ensuring Deaf individuals can access emergency help without barriers.
Breaking Barriers: The Impact of Purple VRS
Purple VRS has empowered the Deaf community by:
🏆 Creating Jobs for Deaf Professionals – Many of Purple VRS’s employees, including executives and interpreters, are Deaf or hard of hearing, ensuring authentic representation.
💬 Advocating for Policy Change – The company has worked alongside organizations like the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) to push for more inclusive FCC policies.
🌍 Expanding Global Access – Purple VRS has inspired similar services worldwide, increasing communication equity for Deaf individuals across the globe.
“When you give people access to communication, you give them access to the world.”
— Purple VRS
📖 Resources & Further Reading
📚 Articles & Features
🔹 The Evolution of VRS: A Look at Purple’s Role
🔹 How Video Relay is Changing Lives
🎥 Videos & Interviews
▶️ How Purple VRS Works
▶️ The Importance of VRS in the Deaf Community
Reflection
Purple VRS isn’t just about technology—it’s about freedom, connection, and breaking down communication barriers. Thanks to this revolutionary service, Deaf individuals can communicate with the world on their own terms, ensuring that language is never a limitation.
📹 Have you used Purple VRS or another video relay service?
📹 In what ways can technology continue to support access and inclusion in the Deaf community?
Tomorrow we’ll learn about Deaf Craftsmakers and their impact on Deaf culture.
Learn more: Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc (TDI)
TDI, in collaboration with its partners, serves as a national leader in policy, advocacy, education, and innovation to foster full accessibility, equity, and inclusion in Information and Communications Technology.
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