Spencer joined CaptionCall about two-and-a-half years ago after a friend told her about what we do. She says she was excited about the mission, the focus on quality, and the chance to make a difference every day. Wanting so much to make people’s lives a little easier through her work makes it that much harder […]
Which aspects of daily life do you want to have access to? Is it important that you be able to have a career and financial independence? Get an education? Shop? Go out to eat? For Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, effective communication is vital for full participation in professional and social life. While telecommunications relay services […]
Building on the efforts of those who came before them, the people at Bridges Oregon are breaking down those walls and barriers as they work to provide advocacy to the Deaf in Oregon one day — and grant — at a time. Chad Ludwig graciously gave up some of his valuable time to sit down […]
Providers of sign language interpreting may offer several different solutions, all with different use cases, each with their own benefits. When considering which interpreting solution to choose, it is important to consider these uses and benefits. The major solutions are: On-Site interpreting Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Scheduled VRI On-demand VRI Specialized Interpreting Video Relay Service […]
Christian has been working with CaptionCall since October of 2021. Staying organized and working from home has enabled her to attend school while working as a Captioning Agent. An interest in serving the hearing loss community drew her to Sorenson — and CaptionCall. Christian recently graduated with her bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language Interpreting. […]
Experience the impact of inclusive communication on-demand for Microsoft Teams. Request a trial of Sorenson Express Part of building a successful business is creating an environment where employees can thrive. By embracing inclusion and accessibility, employees can do their best work and the entire company benefits. Studies reveal that companies who champion disability-inclusion have 28% […]
Some friends recognized that many Deaf people are on a fixed budget and were having a hard time being able to afford the food they needed. But instead of just talking about it and saying, “That’s too bad,” and moving on, they decided to do something about it.They founded Rochester Deaf Kitchen, a food pantry […]
Julie started working with CaptionCall in 2015. She says she has left and come back since then but has been with the company for a total of about 6–7 years. “I had never done anything like this before, so I thought it would be a great opportunity.” “What inspires and helps me to connect with […]
It is common for many people to thank members of the Armed Forces for their service. This is especially true around the major military-related holidays such as Veterans Day. We do so because we respect them and what they’ve done for our nation, both active-duty and Veterans. We also recognize that they often put themselves […]
There’s a wide variety of earplugs on the market these days: different sizes, shapes, materials, and designs to suit a range of needs and situations. Some options are downright fashionable, as much accessories as they are functional. The broad selection means you can find earplugs to meet your specific needs, whether that’s hearing protection or […]