Sighs! Read this !

Sweetmind · 05-25-2006, 01:07 AM

Share your Comments with the FCC!

Dear Friend:

The government is considering cutting the budget for relay services. The FCC is currently considering cuts in three areas: reimbursement rates for VRS services; the amount of money collected for relay services for the deaf; and elimination of outreach funding, which is the way that deaf individuals learn about relay options.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Eliminating outreach would mean that not all deaf individuals will be able to learn about and access VRS to communicate. Cutting the VRS rate would also mean that the quality of VRS services may be jeopardized.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Act now! Tell the FCC you care about VRS access by sending an e-mail or a letter. Visit http://www.vrsca.org/chapter_issues.php for more information and to learn how you can send your comments directly to the FCC.

Together we can ensure the future of VRS for you and coming generations!

Sorenson Communications

Thanks!
Sweetmind

Opal · 05-25-2006, 01:12 AM

What is FCC?

***VamPyroX*** · 05-25-2006, 01:49 AM

Where did you see this?

This is probably another one of those hoaxes like years ago when they said they were gonna shut down closed captioning on television.

Y · 05-25-2006, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamara

What is FCC?

FCC = Federal Communciations Commission
one of these government agencies in USA

Sweetmind · 05-25-2006, 12:14 PM

I got the message from

News@Sorenson.com <reply-192@enews.sorenson.com> that sends it to me. It s not HOAX if you mind.

Nesmuth · 05-25-2006, 06:21 PM

Sorenson is screaming because they stand to lose the biggest in the 8 percent VRS cut and the loss of outreach reimbursements.

Other VRS companies have already addressed the possibility of rate cuts like one decided to cut the excess 'administration baggage' and picked up wind of another is going to outsource it offshore.

If the cuts hurt Sorenson thats too bad.

Richard

jazzy · 05-25-2006, 08:08 PM

Ouch!!!!!!!

sorry to hear esp for deaf population. I do not have it because I can not afford it so it does not effect me really but for others who needs it, I feel for them.

05-25-2006, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Where did you see this?

This is probably another one of those hoaxes like years ago when they said they were gonna shut down closed captioning on television.

Nope not a hoax there is a petition you can sign that is right on the sorenson website.

You can check it out yourself. WWW.Sorenson.com

Its all right there on the site itself.

ideafspy · 05-26-2006, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nesmuth

Sorenson is screaming because they stand to lose the biggest in the 8 percent VRS cut and the loss of outreach reimbursements.

Other VRS companies have already addressed the possibility of rate cuts like one decided to cut the excess 'administration baggage' and picked up wind of another is going to outsource it offshore.

If the cuts hurt Sorenson thats too bad.

Richard

Its not all about the SORENSON.

Its all about VRS that VRS provide us but the FCC might reduce and more waiting list and FCC cannot do that since they expect all VRS be respond instead of waiting. I want see VRS expanding.

ideafspy · 05-26-2006, 02:29 AM

The fund will reduce not only VRS and it mean include IP Relay. Since we are using pager and using AIM or Sidekick that laready enlist of ip-relay. If fund cut and they are not able spending money on research and their work ensure that communicate successful for deaf community.

Its not about us, its about next childern for future will be more equal and more like hearing and everything we have in couple years ago has changed.

Include -- they will have better job and become network communication.

Sweetmind · 05-28-2006, 05:01 PM

Sweetmind 's

Quote:

Let me asking you a question.. Is FCC violated our ADA laws that is our Deaf rights?

Now, I think FCC is violated our Ada laws that is our Deaf rights.

So do you ever think that is actually that we have the right to have a real independent that Deaf people can do anything except hear?

How come didnt Government says they want Deaf people to be independent??

How can you be independent if they are taking away the access away from you to allow that freedom to be independent without their support?

That would turn out a very positive outlook for Deaf children 's future. They have violated our rights and is taking what is rightful yours to live in this world independence citizens.

Think twice before turn out into a nasty ugly comments toward Deaf community or Deaf people 's abilities that they asked for more conflict interest between audism people and Deaf people 's rights.

Thank you!

Sweetmind

Y · 05-28-2006, 06:04 PM

Agree with Sweetmind Sigh...

Peachy Lady · 05-28-2006, 11:40 PM

I sent email to FCC. Thanks, Sweetmind. I can't imagine living without VP again and hope never will have to. More deaf people really, really need to have VP and use it whenever they want without worrying about paying extra for it except for high speed internet service. I use VP a lot everyday and use VRS also.

Pacman · 05-29-2006, 12:07 AM

What's VRS?

Nesmuth · 05-29-2006, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrippLA

What's VRS?

It's something that represents a soon to be short lived chapter in the deaf history books.

Richard

Pacman · 05-29-2006, 12:14 AM

Shit, I doubt federal will cut CC or eliminate subtitles from DVD... If do that then deaf people will have biggest march and protest, compared to people that march and protest about new immigrants bill.

Boult · 05-29-2006, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrippLA

What's VRS?

VRS = Video Relay Service

Pacman · 05-29-2006, 12:35 AM

I got it, thanks... I feel unhappy right now.

GalaxyAngel · 05-29-2006, 09:47 AM

geez..

Wha.. Gov't are total greedy.... All Gov't wants focus other things than Deaf!
That discrimation!

guido · 05-29-2006, 10:31 AM

VRS and any other relay services aren't going anywhere. If anything, they're cutting the wasteful spending. These companies are profitting far too much from the FCC, and something needs to be done. And for those who are absolutely screaming that your rights are being violated. That's horse shit. There is nothing in the ADA about a minimum that the FCC has to reiumburse relay providers. The FCC has always tooken good care of the deaf community and listened to what they have to say. Relay rates have been cut several times since last year, and of course Sorenson is going to bitch. They're a giant corporation. It's their purpose to make as much money as possible. Your VRS service is not going anywhere.

Gt-racing · 05-29-2006, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrippLA

Shit, I doubt federal will cut CC or eliminate subtitles from DVD... If do that then deaf people will have biggest march and protest, compared to people that march and protest about new immigrants bill.

hell, I'll start a riot

Pacman · 05-29-2006, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GalaxyAngel

geez..

Wha.. Gov't are total greedy.... All Gov't wants focus other things than Deaf!
That discrimation!

I agree

05-29-2006, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrippLA

I agree

The gov't is also the one writing checks to deaf people who are fully able to work every month, too.

05-29-2006, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vrsterp

The gov't is also the one writing checks to deaf people who are fully able to work every month, too.

Good comeback - you got them stumped.

Sweetmind · 05-29-2006, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Think twice before turn out into a nasty ugly comments toward Deaf community or Deaf people 's abilities that they asked for more conflict interest between audism people and Deaf people 's rights.

Read this again please! sighs!

Quote:

The gov't is also the one writing checks to deaf people who are fully able to work every month, too.

Sighs! Knock it off to put down on deaf people or hearing people who collected the govt check for a very good reason.

Then get your arses to fight for ADA laws to allow deaf people to have a job that doesnt affect our deafness. NO excuses to prevent Deaf people from working because of *MUST* HEAR AND SPEAK only. Dont forget many Deaf people can do anything except hear. JEEZ!

Hearing people get away with ADA laws because they dont want to hire an interpreter that will cost them money to pay for it. Every meeting that we do not have any interpreter that doesnt help us to listen or understand their meetings. For god s sake! Stop blaming on deaf people for not having a job. Scoffs!

I m so fed up with your negative audism attitude.

It s always Deaf people 's faults all the time. For pete s sake!!!

This society needs to straight up their ATTITUDE toward any disabilities. PERIOD!

05-29-2006, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetmind

Read this again please! sighs!

Sighs! Knock it off to put down on deaf people or hearing people who collected the govt check for a very good reason.

Then get your arses to fight for ADA laws to allow deaf people to have a job that doesnt affect our deafness. NO excuses to prevent Deaf people from working because HEAR AND SPEAK only. JEEZ!

I m so fed up with your negative audism attitude.

You cannot be serious.

Collecting gov't checks for a good reason? Being deaf is a good reason? Good to know. So much for that equality and "deaf can do anything" stuff, eh?

By the way, thats what EOE means. Equal opportunity employer. The ADA supports your right to be able to work. If you choose not to, you've no one to blame but yourself. And you can sit and bitch and moan about how horrible and greedy the government and hearing people are while you sit on your ass and have the horrible hearing people working so the greedy government can write you a check for no other purpose than you being deaf.

05-29-2006, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetmind

Read this again please! sighs!

Sighs! Knock it off to put down on deaf people or hearing people who collected the govt check for a very good reason.

Then get your arses to fight for ADA laws to allow deaf people to have a job that doesnt affect our deafness. NO excuses to prevent Deaf people from working because of *MUST* HEAR AND SPEAK only. Dont forget many Deaf people can do anything except hear. JEEZ!

I m so fed up with your negative audism attitude.

You got to be kidding. Most deaf people who collect SSI or SSDI are capable of getting a job - but most would rather play around, etc. Look at these immigrants - they dont even speak English yet do jobs that no one would do. But that is for another topic. *RME*

05-25-2006, 01:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sweetmind Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 788	Sighs! Read this ! Share your Comments with the FCC! Dear Friend: The government is considering cutting the budget for relay services. The FCC is currently considering cuts in three areas: reimbursement rates for VRS services; the amount of money collected for relay services for the deaf; and elimination of outreach funding, which is the way that deaf individuals learn about relay options. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Eliminating outreach would mean that not all deaf individuals will be able to learn about and access VRS to communicate. Cutting the VRS rate would also mean that the quality of VRS services may be jeopardized. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Act now! Tell the FCC you care about VRS access by sending an e-mail or a letter. Visit http://www.vrsca.org/chapter_issues.php for more information and to learn how you can send your comments directly to the FCC. Together we can ensure the future of VRS for you and coming generations! Sorenson Communications Thanks! Sweetmind __________________ "Tell the mothers I said, "Don't try to change your child; you are the adult, you bear the burden of change" - Harlan Lane

05-25-2006, 01:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
*VamPyroX* bloody phreak from hell Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hell Posts: 25,511	Where did you see this? This is probably another one of those hoaxes like years ago when they said they were gonna shut down closed captioning on television. __________________ Check out my city... CLICK HERE! (If you already visited yesterday, visit again today!)

05-25-2006, 12:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sweetmind Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 788	I got the message from News@Sorenson.com <reply-192@enews.sorenson.com> that sends it to me. It s not HOAX if you mind. __________________ "Tell the mothers I said, "Don't try to change your child; you are the adult, you bear the burden of change" - Harlan Lane

05-26-2006, 02:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
ideafspy Are you ...... Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 774	Cutting funds The fund will reduce not only VRS and it mean include IP Relay. Since we are using pager and using AIM or Sidekick that laready enlist of ip-relay. If fund cut and they are not able spending money on research and their work ensure that communicate successful for deaf community. Its not about us, its about next childern for future will be more equal and more like hearing and everything we have in couple years ago has changed. Include -- they will have better job and become network communication. __________________ Let the star inner your heart be blast dark sky where there will be a bright kingdom.

05-28-2006, 11:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Peachy Lady Not from Georgia. Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,044	I sent email to FCC. Thanks, Sweetmind. I can't imagine living without VP again and hope never will have to. More deaf people really, really need to have VP and use it whenever they want without worrying about paying extra for it except for high speed internet service. I use VP a lot everyday and use VRS also. __________________ Summer is here!!!

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05-25-2006, 01:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
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05-25-2006, 06:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nesmuth Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Southland of California Posts: 3,199	Sorenson is screaming because they stand to lose the biggest in the 8 percent VRS cut and the loss of outreach reimbursements. Other VRS companies have already addressed the possibility of rate cuts like one decided to cut the excess 'administration baggage' and picked up wind of another is going to outsource it offshore. If the cuts hurt Sorenson thats too bad. Richard

05-25-2006, 08:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
jazzy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,902	Ouch!!!!!!! sorry to hear esp for deaf population. I do not have it because I can not afford it so it does not effect me really but for others who needs it, I feel for them.

05-28-2006, 06:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Y Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,113	Agree with Sweetmind Sigh...

05-29-2006, 12:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
Pacman dunno dunno Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,871	What's VRS? __________________ Oh damn, don't mess with me

05-29-2006, 12:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
Pacman dunno dunno Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,871	Shit, I doubt federal will cut CC or eliminate subtitles from DVD... If do that then deaf people will have biggest march and protest, compared to people that march and protest about new immigrants bill. __________________ Oh damn, don't mess with me

05-29-2006, 12:35 AM	#18 (permalink)
Pacman dunno dunno Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,871	I got it, thanks... I feel unhappy right now. __________________ Oh damn, don't mess with me

05-29-2006, 09:47 AM	#19 (permalink)
GalaxyAngel That's me! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 13,428	geez.. Wha.. Gov't are total greedy.... All Gov't wants focus other things than Deaf! That discrimation! __________________ Parents' proud of Logan.

05-29-2006, 10:31 AM	#20 (permalink)
guido Cat avatars are stupid. Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,100	VRS and any other relay services aren't going anywhere. If anything, they're cutting the wasteful spending. These companies are profitting far too much from the FCC, and something needs to be done. And for those who are absolutely screaming that your rights are being violated. That's horse shit. There is nothing in the ADA about a minimum that the FCC has to reiumburse relay providers. The FCC has always tooken good care of the deaf community and listened to what they have to say. Relay rates have been cut several times since last year, and of course Sorenson is going to bitch. They're a giant corporation. It's their purpose to make as much money as possible. Your VRS service is not going anywhere.