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ZP - Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

ZP Scores 100% on Disability Equality Index for Fourth Consecutive Year

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).

(Left to right: Kama Clippard, Keith Wheeler, Paula Souhrada, Suezan Kovach, Chris Wagner and Cleveland Bain)

Employee Spotlight

Jessica Lennon

“It’s been such a rich and inspiring experience.”

 
Tonya Nourse

“I was profoundly inspired by the ability to work with other deaf people.”

William Shields

“My passion grew stronger (by) making sure people were happy. When they’re happy, I’m happy.”

 

Employee Spotlight

Jessica Lennon

“It’s been such a rich and inspiring experience.”

Tonya Nourse

“I was profoundly inspired by the ability to work with other deaf people.”

William Shields

“My passion grew stronger (by) making sure people were happy. When they’re happy, I’m happy.”

Customer Testimonial

Kamini Dalal

“You will never miss any calls while you’re traveling. You can be anywhere in the world. It’s so simple to bring Z with you. “

 
Alyce Reynolds

“The image is so clear! It’s big and sharp!”

 

Customer Testimonial

Kamini Dalal

“You will never miss any calls while you’re traveling. You can be anywhere in the world. It’s so simple to bring Z with you. “

Alyce Reynolds

“The image is so clear! It’s big and sharp!”

ZP Product Highlights

Portrait Video Enhancement

You can now send portrait videos for a more natural, smooth conversation.

 

Multi-Login (P3/Z5)

Introducing multiple logins! The best and most convenient solution for your work and home phone numbers.

ZP Product Highlights

Portrait Video Enhancement

You can now send portrait videos for a more natural, smooth conversation.

Multi-Login (P3/Z5)

Introducing multiple logins! The best and most convenient solution for your work and home phone numbers.

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!

 

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 3

“At that time, around 1995, deaf people were texting and they were hungry for more…”

“As the internet began to grow by leaps and bounds, the costs of phone lines and bandwidth were steadily improving..”

“In 1999, the Texas PUC partnered once again with Sprint for another trial. The pilot showed that the cost had indeed gone down for video communication…”

“This grew into the VRS of today, a mature industry that every deaf individual has access to.”

From Wired to Wireless

A Journey Through Communication History, Part 3

“At that time, around 1995, deaf people were texting and they were hungry for more…”

“As the internet began to grow by leaps and bounds, the costs of phone lines and bandwidth were steadily improving..”

“In 1999, the Texas PUC partnered once again with Sprint for another trial. The pilot showed that the cost had indeed gone down for video communication…”

“This grew into the VRS of today, a mature industry that every deaf individual has access to.”

STAND WITH THE DEAF COMMUNITY

Sign the Petition and Make a Difference Today

Are you required to have two phone numbers, one for texting and one for calls?  Do E911 emergency services have difficulty locating you easily or swiftly? For millions of deaf and hard of hearing people, this is their reality every day. YOU HAVE THE POWER TO HELP CHANGE THIS. AND, IT’S THE LAW. The Americans with Disabilities Act was supposed to ensure “functional equivalence“ in communications services for the deaf community.

STAND WITH THE DEAF COMMUNITY

Sign the Petition and Make a Difference Today

Are you required to have two phone numbers, one for texting and one for calls?  Do E911 emergency services have difficulty locating you easily or swiftly? For millions of deaf and hard of hearing people, this is their reality every day. YOU HAVE THE POWER TO HELP CHANGE THIS. AND, IT’S THE LAW. The Americans with Disabilities Act was supposed to ensure “functional equivalence“ in communications services for the deaf community.

Tips and Reminders

DTMF (Dual-tone Multi-frequency Signaling)

Did you know that you have full access to input numbers on your VRS calls?

How to Block Calls

Tired of getting unwanted calls? The power is in your hands.

Tips and Reminders

DTMF (Dual-tone Multi-frequency Signaling)

Did you know that you have full access to input numbers on your VRS calls?

How to Block Calls

Tired of getting unwanted calls? The power is in your hands.

Deaf Community Events

CitySTDateEvent Name
Las VegasNV7/13/26National Association of Interpreters in Education (NAIE)'s 10th Anniversary Conference
PhoneixAZ7/19/26ADA (American with Disability Act) Symposium Annual Conference - National
SusanvilleCA7/19/26NorCal's Camp Grizzly Youth Leadership Program 2026 - 25th Anniversary
DallasTX7/27/26Disability: IN Conference. 2026
Santa CruzCA7/29/26Deaf Disc Golf Tournament - National
AustinTX7/30/26South Western Region Black Deaf Advocates Conference - 1st
AlexandriaVA7/31/26ACA - American Correctional Association Conference Summer Conference
Salt Lake CityUT8/6/26Utah Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Conference 2026
LurayVA8/12/26Eastern Deaf Timberfest - Biennial
DarienWI8/15/26Deaf Picnic (3 Deaf Clubs) - 18th Annual
ChicagoIL8/22/26Deaf Bikers Day 2026
EntrikenPA8/22/26Raystown Lake Cornhole Tournament - 4th Annual
Coeur d’AleneIA9/11/26Deaf Fest - 5th Annual
WixomMI9/16/26ADC (American Deaf Cornhole) National Cornhole Tournament 2026 9th Annual / Invitationals
BoulderCO9/18/26KissFist Mural Fest
MeadowlandsNJ9/19/26Deafopia American Dream NY NJ - Sept
BoiseID9/19/26WALK4ASL Idaho 2026
GreensboroNC9/26/26Celebrating Black Deaf Excellence
Mercer IslandWA9/27/26PSAD 125th Anniversary Celebration Event
BronxNY10/3/26Big Apple ASL Festival
WilliamsburgVA10/7/26ALDACon
SeattleWA10/17/26DeafNation Expo - Seattle
ChicagoIL10/31/26DeafNation Expo - Chicago
NashvilleTN11/15/26SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management) Blueprint (SHRM Inclusion)
San AntonioTX11/20/26ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Annual Convention and World Languages Expo 2026
AnaheimCA3/8/27CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 42nd Annual - CSUNATC27
Las VegasNV7/20/27DeafNation World Expo - 6th

Deaf Community Events

CitySTDateEvent Name
Las VegasNV7/13/26National Association of Interpreters in Education (NAIE)'s 10th Anniversary Conference
PhoneixAZ7/19/26ADA (American with Disability Act) Symposium Annual Conference - National
SusanvilleCA7/19/26NorCal's Camp Grizzly Youth Leadership Program 2026 - 25th Anniversary
DallasTX7/27/26Disability: IN Conference. 2026
Santa CruzCA7/29/26Deaf Disc Golf Tournament - National
AustinTX7/30/26South Western Region Black Deaf Advocates Conference - 1st
AlexandriaVA7/31/26ACA - American Correctional Association Conference Summer Conference
Salt Lake CityUT8/6/26Utah Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Conference 2026
LurayVA8/12/26Eastern Deaf Timberfest - Biennial
DarienWI8/15/26Deaf Picnic (3 Deaf Clubs) - 18th Annual
ChicagoIL8/22/26Deaf Bikers Day 2026
EntrikenPA8/22/26Raystown Lake Cornhole Tournament - 4th Annual
Coeur d’AleneIA9/11/26Deaf Fest - 5th Annual
WixomMI9/16/26ADC (American Deaf Cornhole) National Cornhole Tournament 2026 9th Annual / Invitationals
BoulderCO9/18/26KissFist Mural Fest
MeadowlandsNJ9/19/26Deafopia American Dream NY NJ - Sept
BoiseID9/19/26WALK4ASL Idaho 2026
GreensboroNC9/26/26Celebrating Black Deaf Excellence
Mercer IslandWA9/27/26PSAD 125th Anniversary Celebration Event
BronxNY10/3/26Big Apple ASL Festival
WilliamsburgVA10/7/26ALDACon
SeattleWA10/17/26DeafNation Expo - Seattle
ChicagoIL10/31/26DeafNation Expo - Chicago
NashvilleTN11/15/26SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management) Blueprint (SHRM Inclusion)
San AntonioTX11/20/26ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Annual Convention and World Languages Expo 2026
AnaheimCA3/8/27CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 42nd Annual - CSUNATC27
Las VegasNV7/20/27DeafNation World Expo - 6th

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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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

zvrs.com

purplevrs.com

Copyright 2023 CSDVRS, LLC, All Rights Reserved

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