Austin, TX (November 29, 2023) – 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 … Read More
DEI 100% Score-2023
We are pleased to announce that for the fourth consecutive year ZVRS and Purple Communications has been named one of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” and again earned a top score of 100 percent on the 2023 Disability Equality Index® (DEI). The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the … Read More
SXSW Panelists Discussed Deaf Representation and Other Issues
SXSW Panelists Discussed Deaf Representation, Communication and Technology Access and the Power of Human Connection for Social Change AUSTIN, Texas, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Social impact leaders Alexis Kashar, Storm Smith and Warren “Wawa” Snipe joined Austin-based technology CEO Sherri Turpin at SXSW 2022 to deliver a powerful panel presentation: “Big Bold Brave Ideas for a More Inclusive World.” … Read More
ZVRS, Purple Communications Announce Innovative Collaboration with Meta
ZVRS, Purple Communications Announce Innovative Collaboration with Meta to Advance Access to Video Communications for the Deaf Community Through ZVRS and Purple, Meta’s Portal Smart Video Calling Devices Now Provide Access to Video Relay Services Connecting Callers and People Who Use American Sign Language Austin, TX (December 16, 2021) – ZVRS and Purple Communications (ZP) today announced a new innovative collaboration with … Read More
The Hill Sherri Turpin’s Op-Ed
Our CEO Sherri Turpin has authored an opinion piece, which publicly calls out for true functional equivalence in our nation’s phone system. We’re very pleased to share with you that Sherri’s piece, Deaf consumers demand equality in telephone access as our nation celebrates the ADA’s anniversary, has been published by The Hill (and is accessible via an ASL video interpretation). … Read More
DEI 100% Score 2021
We are excited to announce that ZVRS and Purple Communications are being recognized for the second year in a row as the “best place to work” after scoring a 100% on the 2021 Disability Equality Index (DEI)! The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN. The DEI survey evaluates our disability inclusion … Read More
See Change Magazine – Sherri Turpin’s Op-Ed
ZVRS/ Purple Communications’ CEO Sherri Turpin has authored an opinion piece, which publicly calls out for true functional equivalence in our nation’s phone system. We’re very pleased to share with you that Sherri’s piece, It’s Time to Invest in Infrastructure for Deaf Americans, has been published by SEE Change Magazine (and is accessible via an ASL video interpretation by Z/P). … Read More
Authority Magazine Interview with Sherri Turpin
ZVRS/Purple Communications CEO, Sherri Turpin, was recently featured in Medium’s The Authority Magazine as part of its ongoing Q&A series: “Inspirational Women Leaders of Tech: Sherri Turpin on the Five Things You Need To Know In Order to Create a Very Successful Tech Company.” In this extensive interview, Sherri shares her ongoing work to make the ADA’s promise of functional … Read More
sivo
New App Bridges Communication for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Callers ZVRS and Purple Communications releases sivo®, a revolutionary, new app which enables a three-way video connection between Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, sign language interpreters, and hearing individuals–all on the same phone call. “The communication access with sivo® is unparalleled,” said Sherri Turpin, CEO of ZVRS and … Read More