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Almost video interpreters are Russian translators to use RSL for Russian/Ukrainian deaf callers. My friend was very disappointed of his good friend of this deaf interpreter.
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Almost video interpreters are Russian translators to use RSL for Russian/Ukrainian deaf callers. My friend was very disappointed of his good friend of this deaf interpreter.
What? I don't really understand this, because I thought vp interpeters would be able to call domestic calls only. Those Russians are hard of hearing (who are fluent with phone) to interpret for deaf customers in ASL, am I correct?
There is no such thing as deaf interpreter.
Yes there is! I know few Interpreters that re Deaf!
Sometimes there are Deaf person that has intellegence challenged and wouldn't understand the Interpreter, so they get another interpreter to translate to this challenged person so he/she can understand. It happens mostly in courts.
Here is link for you and others to learn
Intermediary Interpreters (Certified Deaf Interpreters)
There is no such thing as deaf interpreter.
FCC: No prison for 26 charged defendants?
November 25, 2009
I’ve been in middle of a cross-country move, and with Thanksgiving dinner being prepared, I’ve slowed down. Being busy, the headlines of the 26 people being arrested did not escape my attention. Of course it did not; it’s probably the biggest news in the deaf community since the Gallaudet protests of 2006. It certainly ranks one of the biggest news in the deaf community of the last couple decades.
Amongst some of the discussions were how long the defendants could be jailed for. I myself speculated that they could be jailed for 5-10 years. In another discussion some days later, a friend said that someone told her they could be jailed for up to 20 years. Clearly, the length of sentences is a subject of interest.
Since I’ve had more time on my hands, I took the time to read the FCC press release. Of utmost interest was found near the ending:
All of the indictments seek criminal forfeiture from each of the charged defendants.
I immediately looked up the definition for “criminal forfeiture”. It means the government, if found guilty, would be seizing property that was acquired as part of the crime. Property could include houses, cars, computers and televisions – any big ticket items that recovers the money frauded from the FCC. These items will more likely appear on government auctions.
How much each defendant are found to have frauded will determine how much property is seized. For some, it may mean all and every property. It’ll be interesting to see how the government calculates this amount. How does the DOJ accurately estimate how many fraudulent minutes each defendant were responsible for?
Since the FCC press release did not elaborate more on what would be sought, I’m left to speculate that the charged defendants will not face any prison sentences.
I am sickened that they are abusing that system and if proven guilty, I hope they go to jail!!! We the deaf find VRS extremely useful and even life saving and to have a company engage in fraudelent billing so they could make more money for themselves makes me mad!
Anthony Mowl, the former assistant vice president of business development for Viable Communications Inc. (Viable), and Donald Tropp, the former human resources manager for Viable, pleaded guilty today to engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS) program of more than $2.5 million, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division.
Plead guilty is NOT great way to go because of possible length of prison and/or huge fine. If you plead innocent, the attorneys would fight for the reduction of sentence and/or fine once they’re found guilty. In any circumstance, never, ever plead guilty anyway even though if you are really guilty. It is all about negotiation. That’s pure and simple in the court of law.
I also am not worry about VRS industry, FCC is not interested in shutting them down at this time, same goes to congress as they are not planning anything against VRS industry. What they are doing now is trying to find ways to prevent future fraud.
I agree as they know that the VRS is very critical to the deaf communityThat's good to know.
Yes there is! I know few Interpreters that re Deaf!
Sometimes there are Deaf person that has intellegence challenged and wouldn't understand the Interpreter, so they get another interpreter to translate to this challenged person so he/she can understand. It happens mostly in courts.
Here is link for you and others to learn
Intermediary Interpreters (Certified Deaf Interpreters)
I also am not worry about VRS industry, FCC is not interested in shutting them down at this time, same goes to congress as they are not planning anything against VRS industry. What they are doing now is trying to find ways to prevent future fraud.