VIDEO REMOTE INTERPRETING (VRI)
WHAT IS VRI?
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is a service that connects Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals with certified interpreters through video platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype, and more. Connect Interpreting offers seamless VRI solutions, ensuring accurate, real-time American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for effective communication across various settings, from classrooms to appointments and business meetings.
WHEN CAN I USE VRI?
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is an ideal solution for situations where an on-site interpreter isn’t immediately available. It’s perfect for quick or unplanned appointments, virtual meetings, or when distance makes in-person services impractical. VRI combines the convenience of remote technology with the expertise of a professional interpreter, ensuring seamless communication in educational environments, business meetings, medical settings, and more.
Benefits of utilizing VRI in your classrooms:
Cost
Can reduce the cost of interpreting services to an Educational Facility.
Access
Allows access to an interpreter within minutes.
Independence
Allows Deaf Students to gain a measure of independence.
Qualified
Allows access to top qualified interpreters for educational settings.
Safety
Reduces the number of people in the classroom.
Accessible
Is accessible anywhere there is an internet connection.
Specific Subjects or
Course
Allows access to a much larger pool of qualified interpreters who collectively have deeper knowledge of and/or experience with specific subjects or course materials than may be readily and locally available.
Why use Connect to fulfill your VRI needs?
Experience
Our interpreters collectively carry well over 50 years of experience interpreting in both primary and secondary education level classrooms.
County School Systems and Universities
We hold contracts already with both County school systems and colleges/universities, so we are very familiar with the requirements to get on board as an approved vendor for any school board or higher-education entity that needs to engage VRI services.
Availability
We have a very large pool of available interpreters that can provide VRI services as well as being available to report directly to your school campus if they are needed in person for a specific meeting or class/exam.
Flexibility
We are very flexible as a company, and strive to integrate both our interpreting and VRI services as well as our administrative approach to conform to the expectations and requirements of each individual school board or college Student Accessibility Resources or similar department.
