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ZP Better Together Launches E911 Geolocation Services With Innovative Mobile Solution, Advances Communications Equity, Safety for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZP Better Together (ZP) announced today that it has launched an innovative mobile app solution that makes E911 geolocation services available to the deaf and hard of hearing community.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZP Better Together (ZP) announced today that it has launched an innovative mobile app solution that makes E911 geolocation services available to the deaf and hard of hearing community.
  • ZP, a leading provider of video relay and interpretation services, is among the first providers to deliver E911 geolocation services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
  • ZP's new E911 geolocation solution is offered as a feature on ZP's Z5 and P3 mobile apps Z5 Mobile and P3 Mobile .
  • "I firmly believe that our E911 geolocation solution is just the beginning of many new and innovative solutions soon to come from ZP."

Scotiabank Launches Dedicated Phone Line to Enhance Accessibility for Customers using Video Relay Services

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank, in collaboration with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Services (CAV), has launched a dedicated phone line aimed at providing assistance to customers with hearing and/or speech impairments, who rely on Video Relay Service (VRS) for their remote banking needs.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank, in collaboration with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Services (CAV), has launched a dedicated phone line aimed at providing assistance to customers with hearing and/or speech impairments, who rely on Video Relay Service (VRS) for their remote banking needs.
  • Scotiabank's new service offering allows customers using the VRS application to call a dedicated phone number with American Sign Language (ASL) or langue des signes québécoise (LSQ).
  • "Our collaboration with the Canadian Administrator of Video Relay Services, an authority in VRS, has allowed us to refine a service for our deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired customers.
  • Scotiabank continues to embrace advancements in technology to foster a culture of accessibility and create a more level playing field for all customers.

#StandWithTheDeafCommunity: Promoting Change Within the FCC for Deaf and Hard of Hearing VRS Users

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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The campaign aims to bring change to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), allowing deaf and hard of hearing VRS (Video Relay Service) users to have equal telecommunications rights, including geolocating for emergency services and having one phone number for both texting and calling.

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  • The campaign aims to bring change to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), allowing deaf and hard of hearing VRS (Video Relay Service) users to have equal telecommunications rights, including geolocating for emergency services and having one phone number for both texting and calling.
  • Smith is an acclaimed deaf actress and model who has broken down barriers in the entertainment industry and become a powerful voice for the deaf community.
  • Their participation in the #StandWithTheDeafCommunity campaign highlights the critical role that deaf and hard of hearing individuals play in shaping society and underscores the urgent need for communication equity.
  • We firmly believe in the importance of breaking down communication barriers and promoting equal access to technology and services for the deaf and hard of hearing community.

In Powerful New Film, Deaf Leaders and Advocate Sherri Turpin Urge Hearing Allies, Policy Leaders, and the Federal Communications Commission to Stand Boldly With the Deaf Community to Deliver Communications Equity

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A powerful new film has debuted calling for hearing allies, policy leaders and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stand boldly with and for the deaf and hard of hearing community and help deliver the communications equity promised decades ago by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The film, announced by ZP Better Together, is featured on TBD Media Group's "Global Thought Leaders" and CBSNews.com.

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  • Also featured in the film is leading ally and community advocate Sherri Turpin, CEO of ZP Better Together.
  • The FCC must not delay its obligation to close these gaps and deliver the communications equity promised decades ago."
  • The eight-minute film is designed to more fully educate the hearing audience and policy leaders about some of the very specific and longstanding communications inequities.
  • We need more hearing allies to stand boldly with us and ensure true communications equity for the deaf community once and for all."

20-year Industry Veteran Sign Language Interactions is Now Launching Sorenson Interpreting

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sign Language Interactions (SLi) Limited, a Sorenson company in the United Kingdom, announced it is launching in England and Wales under Sorenson Interpreting, and later this year in Scotland and Northern Ireland, which will facilitate its mission to support human connections through in-person and video interpreting.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sign Language Interactions (SLi) Limited, a Sorenson company in the United Kingdom, announced it is launching in England and Wales under Sorenson Interpreting, and later this year in Scotland and Northern Ireland, which will facilitate its mission to support human connections through in-person and video interpreting.
  • The launch under the Sorenson brand marks two decades that SLi, SignVideo , and Sorenson have served the interpreting needs of Deaf and hearing people in the U.K. – with a combined 60 years of interpreting experience.
  • We are thrilled to now offer our services in the U.K. under the Sorenson brand.
  • Sorenson Interpreting can be booked through the new Sorenson U.K. website with bookings beginning April 3, 2023, at www.sorenson.co.uk

TD Tech Day 2023 will feature new inclusive innovations on March 22

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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A panel discussion will kick-off the event followed by TD-led interactive demo booths that will spotlight best-in-class inclusive technologies with exclusive access to a range of TD senior executives that are eager to speak on a range of topics including Women@TD, Persons with Disabilities, and how inclusive tech talent is powering new experiences for customers.

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  • A panel discussion will kick-off the event followed by TD-led interactive demo booths that will spotlight best-in-class inclusive technologies with exclusive access to a range of TD senior executives that are eager to speak on a range of topics including Women@TD, Persons with Disabilities, and how inclusive tech talent is powering new experiences for customers.
  • WHO: Panelists will discuss the importance of inclusion and colleague-centric thinking in tech, innovation, and beyond.
  • Paul Clark, EVP, Head of Private Wealth Management & Financial Planning, TD Wealth
    Additional TD Senior Executives on-site:
    WHY: Learn how TD is delivering technology and innovation that drives inclusion for the benefit of our colleagues, customers, and communities.
  • TD executives are available for virtual and in-person day-of interviews.

Sorenson Develops ASL Interpreters to Impact and Improve Lives Through Communication

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Sorenson, an industry leader in the provision of language services, hosted 17 panel webinars for nearly 1,000 underrepresented interpreters and interpreting students.

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  • Sorenson, an industry leader in the provision of language services, hosted 17 panel webinars for nearly 1,000 underrepresented interpreters and interpreting students.
  • Sorenson also propelled more than 275 new interpreters into Video Relay Service (VRS) careers through its Emerald Program, designed to bridge the school-to-work gap that delays employment for many interpreters.
  • Sorenson programs like Corporate Consortium, in collaboration with Amazon, last year supported 29 new, diverse interpreters into the field of interpreting including six trilingual interpreters.
  • “Since 2018, Sorenson has provided over 160,000 hours of instructional content to thousands of interpreters,” said Laura Hartness, Sorenson Senior Vice President of Operations.

U.S. Small Business Administration to Offer Disaster Loans with No Interest and No Payments for First Year

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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SBA disaster loans offer individuals and businesses direct access to affordable financial assistance to help fully repair or replace disaster-damaged property.

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  • SBA disaster loans offer individuals and businesses direct access to affordable financial assistance to help fully repair or replace disaster-damaged property.
  • The change is effective for all disaster loans approved in response to a disaster declared on or after September 21, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
  • The effective date covers SBA disaster loans currently available for Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian declared earlier this year.
  • Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

U.S. Small Business Administration Exceeds $1 Billion in Hurricane Ian Assistance

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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"Our SBA disaster assistance teams hit the ground immediately in the wake of Hurricane Ian to help disaster-impacted individual homeowners, renters, and businesses with critical financial relief," said Administrator Guzman.

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  • "Our SBA disaster assistance teams hit the ground immediately in the wake of Hurricane Ian to help disaster-impacted individual homeowners, renters, and businesses with critical financial relief," said Administrator Guzman.
  • Small businesses impacted by the hurricane and living in these counties are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
  • Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
  • The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership.

ZVRS and Purple Communications Named 2022 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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"We are very pleased and honored to once again be recognized as a Best Place to Work," said Sherri Turpin, CEO of ZP. "At ZP, we believe that ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace is a must mission for every leader and every organization. I am so proud of this DEI recognition – only possible with the passion and unwavering support of our employees -- and ZP remains unequivocally committed each and every day to providing a place where everyone is welcome."

Key Points: 
  • "We are very pleased and honored to once again be recognized as a Best Place to Work," said Sherri Turpin, CEO of ZP.
  • The 2022 DEI also included new non-weighted leadership questions about including disability in corporate board diversity criteria.
  • "Disability inclusion is a rapidly expanding aspect of corporate culture, and it's gratifying to partner with 415 companies on the 2022 Disability Equality Index," said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN.
  • Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion."