New Website Provides Immediate Access to Sign Language Interpreters

Communication Access Network, Inc., has opened its newest service offering, MyVideoInterpreter.com. MyVideoInterpreter.com will provide immediate access to sign language interpreters for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.

(PRWEB) July, 2003 -- Communication Access Network, Inc., a nationwide provider of sign language interpreting services, real time captioning and various consulting services relating to Deaf and Hard of Hearing communication accessibility has opened its newest service offering, MyVideoInterpreter.com.

While Communication Access Network has provided distance video based interpreting services for a number of years with the release of MyVideoInterpreter.com the service is more readily available and accessible to healthcare organizations, employers, colleges, and government agencies.

MyVideoInterpreter.com utilizes an innovative approach to provide secure point to point video and audio communications via the Internet. The Deaf/Hard of Hearing consumer uses a simple point and click website to access the next available interpreter". Within just moments a live certified sign language interpreter appears on the users screen. MyVideoInterpreter.com enables organizations to comply with requirements set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Health Information Patient Privacy Act.

Communication Access Network will utilize certified interpreters across the country to provide direct service to customers. I am thrilled to see technology catching up to the concept of distance video sign language interpreting, our service will open many doors of opportunity previously closed by the shortage of qualified interpreters and cost prohibitive travel expenses for rural communities, states Daryl Crouse, President of Communication Access Network.

MyVideoInterpreter.com is slated to employ as many as 10 full time video interpreters by the end of the year.

Interested hospitals, colleges, government agencies and employers may contact Daryl Crouse for information about pricing, availability and the equipment loan program. For larger organizations with high volume special pricing is available.

About Communication Access Network

Communication Access Network is based on the execution of their four core values: convenience, availability, functionality and relationships. They offer a variety of sign language interpretation services, real time captioning and consulting services such as diagnostic testing, sign language classes and diversity training. In part, their services help regional customers such as hospitals, local and state government agencies and colleges comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability-related deafness laws.

Founded in 1997, Communication Access Network has grown to a staff of 45 interpreters and provides over 1000 hours a month of service.

For additional information on their range of available interpretation services, call 843-763-3890 Voice, 843-763-3944 TTY or visit their website www.caninterpreters.com.