LTC Language Solutions

Written by  Bethany Jamison, NIC Every industry comes with distinct vernacular! A common misconception specific to the American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Community is that the use of Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is the same as using Video Relay Services (VRS). Although both types of service are provided via a digital platform and use similar equipment, these services are quite different. Let’s take a closer look.            According to the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) website, “ VRS, like other forms of Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) allows persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH) to communicate through the telephone system with hearing persons. The VRS caller, using a television or a computer with a video camera device and a broadband (high-speed) Internet connection, contacts a VRS caller, who is a qualified interpreter. They communicate with each other in sign language through a video link. The VRS caller then places a telephone call to th

Written by  Wendy Carson Here in 2020, it’s hard to get through your day without interacting with other cultures. As our jobs and lives become more global, we have the opportunity to speak and work with people from all over the world. You’ve inevitably seen how interactions and expectations can differ depending on the culture and gender with whom you’re working. Forgetting the issues that may arise with different languages, there are many other unspoken factors that come into play when trying to communicate across cultures and genders. By knowing a bit more about these factors, you can increase your success in everyday business communication. Photo Credit by Deputy When speaking with someone, have you ever noticed how close you’re standing or sitting to the person? A 2009 survey found that when women are speaking with other women, they tend to stand closer together, while men to stand further apart. Both men and women report feeling more comfortable when standing or sitt