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A Note from CEO Sherri Turpin

Today, 33 years after federal law promised to deliver functional equivalence in communications accessibility, the deaf and hard of hearing community continues to face significant communications inequalities. They need two phone numbers – one for texting and one for calls. E911 emergency services do not locate deaf people the same way they do hearing people. You have the power to help change this. Stand with us and for the deaf community in our fight for communication access and equity for all. Ask the Federal Communications Commission to take action and invest in the deaf community. Watch this powerful video, featured by TBD Media Group and CBSNews.com, to learn more.

A Note from CEO Sherri Turpin

Today, 33 years after federal law promised to deliver functional equivalence in communications accessibility, the deaf and hard of hearing community continues to face significant communications inequalities. They need two phone numbers – one for texting and one for calls. E911 emergency services do not locate deaf people the same way they do hearing people. You have the power to help change this. Stand with us and for the deaf community in our fight for communication access and equity for all. Ask the Federal Communications Commission to take action and invest in the deaf community. Watch this powerful video, featured by TBD Media Group and CBSNews.com, to learn more.

A Note from CEO Sherri Turpin

Today, 33 years after federal law promised to deliver functional equivalence in communications accessibility, the deaf and hard of hearing community continues to face significant communications inequalities. They need two phone numbers – one for texting and one for calls. E911 emergency services do not locate deaf people the same way they do hearing people. You have the power to help change this. Stand with us and for the deaf community in our fight for communication access and equity for all. Ask the Federal Communications Commission to take action and invest in the deaf community. Watch this powerful video, featured by TBD Media Group and CBSNews.com, to learn more.

Employee Spotlight

Zuhey Dillard

“I can’t live without my family!”

 
Paul Baldoni

“My wife and I love traveling. We’ve been all over Europe and Asia.”

 

Employee Spotlight

Zuhey Dillard

“I can’t live without my family!”

Paul Baldoni

“My wife and I love traveling. We’ve been all over Europe and Asia.”

 

Employee Spotlight

Zuhey Dillard

“I can’t live without my family!”

Paul Baldoni

“My wife and I love traveling. We’ve been all over Europe and Asia.”

 

Customer Testimonial

Peggy Ann

“My reason for staying with [Z] is very clear: The top notch interpreters!”

 
Pat Costello

“CloudVP is very simple, clear, and easy to use…”

 

Customer Testimonial

Peggy Ann

“My reason for staying with [Z] is very clear: The top notch interpreters!”

 
Pat Costello

“CloudVP is very simple, clear, and easy to use…”

 

ZP Product Highlights

CloudVP

With CloudVP, you can make calls using a browser. No app downloads needed!

 

ZP Product Highlights

CloudVP

With CloudVP, you can make calls using a browser. No app downloads needed!

 

Refer An Interpreter

A Chance to Win! When You Refer an Interpreter Successfully!

Calling all Customers! The ZP Family is expanding, and we are sourcing those that matter most for referrals… our Customers! Know an interpreter you want to see on a VRS call or community assignment? Have a favorite interpreter you want to refer? Click on the link and complete the form to automatically be registered for a chance to win a $500 gift card!

 

Refer An Interpreter

A Chance to Win! When You Refer an Interpreter Successfully!

Calling all Customers! The ZP Family is expanding, and we are sourcing those that matter most for referrals… our Customers! Know an interpreter you want to see on a VRS call or community assignment? Have a favorite interpreter you want to refer? Click on the link and complete the form to automatically be registered for a chance to win a $500 gift card!

From Wired to Wireless

A Journey Through Communication History, Part 2

“So it happened that deaf people could make calls. But how could they call a hearing person?”

“After some time, the machines remained very large in size. Companies began to create smaller, more compact machines…”

“Until the 1980’s, all communication required attaching devices to a hard-wired device…”

“Later came the emergence of pagers, initially used by doctors and medical settings to call on professionals in the event of an emergency…”

From Wired to Wireless

A Journey Through Communication History, Part 2

“So it happened that deaf people could make calls. But how could they call a hearing person?”

“After some time, the machines remained very large in size. Companies began to create smaller, more compact machines…”

“Until the 1980’s, all communication required attaching devices to a hard-wired device…”

>”Later came the emergence of pagers, initially used by doctors and medical settings to call on professionals in the event of an emergency…”

From Wired to Wireless

A Journey Through Communication History, Part 2

“So it happened that deaf people could make calls. But how could they call a hearing person?”

“After some time, the machines remained very large in size. Companies began to create smaller, more compact machines…”

“Until the 1980’s, all communication required attaching devices to a hard-wired device…”

>”Later came the emergence of pagers, initially used by doctors and medical settings to call on professionals in the event of an emergency…”

ZP Featured in Insights Success Magazine

Advocating for Equity and Bold Change for the Community

Behind every venture is a mission that ignites its purpose and ties the business and its customers. A mission that resonates with the public is a prominent factor leading to business growth and serves as a foundation that distinguishes the enterprise from others.

Striving every day to make this world a better, more inclusive and accessible place for the deaf and hard of hearing communities with its services and technology, ZP Better Together dedicates itself to the mission that every conversation matters, and that communication access is a universal human right.

ZP Featured in Insights Success Magazine

Advocating for Equity and Bold Change for the Community

Behind every venture is a mission that ignites its purpose and ties the business and its customers. A mission that resonates with the public is a prominent factor leading to business growth and serves as a foundation that distinguishes the enterprise from others.

Striving every day to make this world a better, more inclusive and accessible place for the deaf and hard of hearing communities with its services and technology, ZP Better Together dedicates itself to the mission that every conversation matters, and that communication access is a universal human right.

Tips and Reminders

www.donotcall.gov

Are you tired of spam calls? Here’s how to put ourself on the national “Do Not Call” list!

e911

Is your e911 address current on your account? Here’s how you can make sure your account is up to date in case of any emergencies.  

Select the video for the platform you use

Forgot Your Password?

If you happen to lose or forget your password, don’t worry. We can get you back into your account with a few simple steps.  

 

Select the video for the platform you use

Tips and Reminders

www.donotcall.gov

Are you tired of spam calls? Here’s how to put ourselves on the national “Do Not Call” list!

e911

Is your e911 address current on your account? Here’s how you can make sure your account is up to date in case of any emergencies.  

Select the video for the platform you use

Forgot Your Password?

If you happen to lose or forget your password, don’t worry. We can get you back into your account with a few simple steps.  

 

Select the video for the platform you use

Deaf Community Events

STDateEvent Name
Breezy PointMN10/31/26Collaborative Experience Conference
NewarkDE10/31/26National ASL Round Table Conference (ASLRT)
TokoyoJapan11/1/2026World Deaf Baseball Classic 2026
Webster GroveMO11/5/2026Pizza with DiAnn at A'mis
PasadenaCA11/5/2026ZP Features workshop @ Pasadena
Breezy PointMN11/5/2026Collaborative Experience Conference
TaylorsvilleUT11/6/2026DSDHH's Sanderson Center: Holiday Bazaar 2026
NewarkDE11/7/2026National ASL Round Table Conference (ASLRT)
LivoniaMI11/7/2026Health Fair - Nation Diabetes Month
Las VegasNV11/13/2026Showing up for Nevada through Legislative Advocacy
St PaulNV11/14/2026Charles Thompson Memorial Hall 110th Anniversary Celebration
Parma HeightsOH11/14/2026Coffee Chat with Brian in Nov
PhiladelphiaPA11/14/2026Holiday Party by PSDAA
OdentonMD11/14/2026Gather with Eduardo for Coffee at Starbucks
FlintMI11/14/2026Pizza with John at Mancino's
NashvilleTN11/15/2026SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management) Blueprint (SHRM Inclusion)
San AntonioTX11/20/2026ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Annual Convention and World Languages Expo 2026
ColumbusOH11/21/2026OSU Game/Pizza Party with Derek
FresnoCA11/21/2026Valley Deaf Festival - 35th Annual
NoblesvilleIN12/2/2026Get Together at Cinnaholic with Ryan
PortageMI12/4/2026Pizza Party at Erbelli's
AustinTX12/5/2026Deaf Holiday Market
St. GeorgeUT12/5/2026Mini Bazaar - Utah Tech ASL Club
WashingtonDC12/9/2026TDI Forward 2026 (Forum and Holiday Party)
AllentownPA12/12/2026Coffee Chat with Edwin from ZP
WashingtonDC12/12/2026Deafopia - Holiday Event
GambrillsMD12/19/2026DNO 4th Annual Holiday Party
PhoenixAZ1/7/2027American Correctional Association Conference- Winter 2027
AnaheimCA3/8/2027CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 42nd Annual - CSUNATC27
Las VegasNV7/20/2027DeafNation World Expo - 6th

Deaf Community Events

STDateEvent Name
Breezy PointMN10/31/26Collaborative Experience Conference
NewarkDE10/31/26National ASL Round Table Conference (ASLRT)
TokoyoJapan11/1/2026World Deaf Baseball Classic 2026
Webster GroveMO11/5/2026Pizza with DiAnn at A'mis
PasadenaCA11/5/2026ZP Features workshop @ Pasadena
Breezy PointMN11/5/2026Collaborative Experience Conference
TaylorsvilleUT11/6/2026DSDHH's Sanderson Center: Holiday Bazaar 2026
NewarkDE11/7/2026National ASL Round Table Conference (ASLRT)
LivoniaMI11/7/2026Health Fair - Nation Diabetes Month
Las VegasNV11/13/2026Showing up for Nevada through Legislative Advocacy
St PaulNV11/14/2026Charles Thompson Memorial Hall 110th Anniversary Celebration
Parma HeightsOH11/14/2026Coffee Chat with Brian in Nov
PhiladelphiaPA11/14/2026Holiday Party by PSDAA
OdentonMD11/14/2026Gather with Eduardo for Coffee at Starbucks
FlintMI11/14/2026Pizza with John at Mancino's
NashvilleTN11/15/2026SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management) Blueprint (SHRM Inclusion)
San AntonioTX11/20/2026ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Annual Convention and World Languages Expo 2026
ColumbusOH11/21/2026OSU Game/Pizza Party with Derek
FresnoCA11/21/2026Valley Deaf Festival - 35th Annual
NoblesvilleIN12/2/2026Get Together at Cinnaholic with Ryan
PortageMI12/4/2026Pizza Party at Erbelli's
AustinTX12/5/2026Deaf Holiday Market
St. GeorgeUT12/5/2026Mini Bazaar - Utah Tech ASL Club
WashingtonDC12/9/2026TDI Forward 2026 (Forum and Holiday Party)
AllentownPA12/12/2026Coffee Chat with Edwin from ZP
WashingtonDC12/12/2026Deafopia - Holiday Event
GambrillsMD12/19/2026DNO 4th Annual Holiday Party
PhoenixAZ1/7/2027American Correctional Association Conference- Winter 2027
AnaheimCA3/8/2027CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 42nd Annual - CSUNATC27
Las VegasNV7/20/2027DeafNation World Expo - 6th

Contact Us

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11900 N. Jollyville Road
Austin, TX 78759

Customer Service: support@purple.us or Voice/video: 877-885-3172

Media Inquiries: media@zvrs.com

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Contact Us

Mailing Address

ZP BETTER TOGETHER, LLC
11900 N. Jollyville Road
Austin, TX 78759

Customer Service: 

support@purple.us or Voice/video: 877-885-3172

Media Inquiries: media@zvrs.com

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purplevrs.com

Copyright 2023 CSDVRS, LLC, All Rights Reserved

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