Link your life with LifeLinks Video Relay Services

"Real-time, cost-effective online solutions for your interpreting needs in over 180 languages, including American Sign language."

http://www.lifelinks.net/

Sure enough, I had to look at their list of languages. Amharici? Fulani? Mien? Quiche (is that a food lol)? Urdu? It made me wonder how many languages do have in the world? Well, according to the Linguistic Society of America, there are over 6,000 languages. (http://www.lsadc.org/info/pdf_files/howmany.pdf) Absolutely mind-boggling! But I digress.

Lifelinkes currently offer VRS, VRI, and 10-digit number. They do also offer 911, but make sure you do check their disclaimers (http://www.lifelinks.net/vrs_911.html). .

Deaf VRS users – LLVRS.TV or LLSPANISH.TV for spoken Spanish
Hearing VRS users – 888-SIGN-LANGUAGE (888-744-6526)

Additionally, Lifelinks' speciality seems to be in Medical. "LifeLinks brings to the medical community the value of a rare blend of substantial medical experience and expertise in Interpreting technology and methodology. In addition, the Company provides VRI services to corporations and judicial bodies."

So I decided to call their VRS and test an interpreter's medical jargon and signs. (Yes, I do realize it shows how much of a nerd I am. Sad eh? Smile).I chose an easy topic; "Whipple's disease". Well, it would be an easy topic for anyone who watched House on FOX. It is a rare disease that makes you unable to break down your food properly, eventually causing damages to your other organs.

To my shock, the interpreter caught it all. GI Tract, lesions, anemia, pericaditis, and so forth. I'm impressed. Lifelink's VRI services may be a good Choice for any hospital. I wonder if they did train the interpreters in these area?

Next VRS Provider : GraciasVRS