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Look for component/composite cables to work with all screen displays... including facetime! Anyone know anybody else who is working on this? Even though the iPhone 4 screen displays a very clean and clear picture while using facetime, it would be nice to hook into a larger monitor.

iwrelay iPhone app is free! As long as you have wifi... your call is no different than using any other VRS device. At&T does have contract stipulations with individuals who are new At&T customers. What AT&T’s Limited Data Plans Mean for You | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

TRS Headlines 4/30/10 NECA Submits Payment Formula and Fund Size Estimate for the Int Telecommunications Relay Services In the 2010 TRS Rate Filing, NECA presents various alternative calculations for determining an interim VRS rate for the 2010-2011 Fund year. As with the VRS rates...

It is not so much a question of whether or not you understand ASL, SEE, MSE, CASE, AMSLAN, etc... but it is most important to be exposed to as many "native" signers as possible to expose yourself to the continuum of styles, ranges and variations of sign language. If you understand deaf people...

Low tech solutions may never go out of style...

--- HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON | Official Movie Site | In Theaters March 2010 --- 3D and IMAX!!! I laughed, I cried!

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Agreed... great info on that link!

No... it is not too much to ask. My position would be that there is a minimum standard according to availability. VRS companies need to balance speed of answer with forecasting call demand. You must also factor in a return on investment (ROI) with administrative staff as well as interpreters...

Not sure if I understand all of the context of your question... I would suggest that all industries are (should be) consumer driven. Laws should regulate, not mandate business practices. If you are not happy with the services you receive from one company, try another. Can I expect Ronald...

Of course, when the hospital or clinic (or whoever) pays for the services, you have less control over quality. Same with VRS, most companies have highly qualified interpreters. The odds of getting a highly qualified interpreter would depend on which company you choose to place a VRS call through...

With VRI you do not get a random interpreter from a VRS company. You can request and schedule a specific interpreter to represent you. Therefore, the quality of services are in your hands (no pun intended)...

Whoever makes the request pays for the service. Many hospitals and clinics have VRI software and hardware available for emergencies and/or last minute requests. In that case, they would pay for VRI services. If a deaf consumer has a specific need that would require using an interpreter and the...