VRS (Video Relay Service)

Video Relay Service (VRS) is an assistive communication technology that enables deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals to communicate with hearing people via a sign language interpreter using video equipment. The user signs their message on a screen, which the interpreter translates into spoken words for the hearing person. Similarly, spoken responses are translated back into sign language for the user. VRS allows real-time, natural conversations, making communication more accessible and efficient for those who use sign language. It is commonly used for phone calls, providing greater independence and social connectedness for users.