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✅ Why Does Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) Matter for Employers? RCC matters because it helps employers set their employees who have hearing or speech disabilities up for success! 1. RCC Supports Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance. 2. Meets Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Accessibility Standards. 3. Aligns Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Get started with RCC today! njrelay.com/rcc ID: [A group of co-workers gather around a laptop. "RCC matters because it helps employers set their employees who have hearing or speech disabilities up for success!" The New Jersey Relay logo.]

During Healthcare Quality Week, we recognize the importance of delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered healthcare for everyone. One key part of quality healthcare is ensuring that patients can communicate clearly with their healthcare providers. For individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or have speech disabilities, communication barriers can make it more difficult to schedule appointments, discuss symptoms, understand treatment plans, or manage ongoing care. New Jersey Relay's no-cost services help bridge those gaps and support equal access to healthcare information and services. When communication is accessible, patients can make informed decisions, advocate for their needs, and receive the high-quality care they deserve. Learn more about New Jersey Relay's no-cost services: njrelay.com #HealthcareQualityWeek #AccessibilityMatters #HealthEquity #CommunicationAccess #SpeechToSpeech #IPRelay #RCC #HCO #RelayOnUs 💙 ID: [New Jersey Relay logo. "Healthcare Quality Week. Accessible Communication Leads to Better Care. njrelay.com."]

What Is Relay Conference Captioning (RCC)? Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) provides real-time captioning for virtual meetings, allowing employees who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or have speech disabilities to read what’s being said—live, as the meeting happens. youtu.be/B5wg5Q_o8OI?si…

Did you know? NJ Relay offers free presentations and trainings! Our outreach team can provide information and demonstrations on relay services and assistive communication technologies, empowering our community to make and receive phone calls independently. njrelay.com/outreach

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Q: Do I need to download a program to use RCC? A: No, you do not! Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) can be accessed on any web browser via the link sent in your RCC confirmation email. njrelay.com/rcc ID: [An illustration of a man with short brown hair. “RCC FAQ. Do I need to download a program to use RCC? No, you do not! Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) can be accessed on any web browser via the link sent in your RCC confirmation email.” The New Jersey Relay logo. njrelay.com/rcc]

🍂💙 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month 💙🍂 This month, we celebrate the unique talents, achievements, and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome while raising awareness about the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and support. Did you know that many people with Down syndrome experience some level of hearing loss? Accessible communication can play an important role in supporting independence and meaningful connections for individuals with hearing loss which is why New Jersey Relay is proud to support individuals in our community who have Down Syndrome by promoting independence through no-cost access to accessible phone services. njrelay.com Source: myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/Pages/c… ID: ["Types of hearing loss associated with Down syndrome include: Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound has difficulty traveling through the outer or middle ear. While it is frequently temporary, it can sometimes be permanent. Sensorineural hearing loss is less common but permanent. It occurs when there are changes in the inner ear or auditory nerve, affecting the transmission of sound signals to the brain."] #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #DownSyndromeAwareness #Accessibility #HearingLossAwareness #RelayServices #CommunicationAccess #Inclusion #Deaf #HardOfHearing #ConnectWithoutLimits

During Blindness Awareness Month, we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive world where people who are DeafBlind or are Deaf with Low Vision have equal access to communication, information, and opportunities. At New Jersey Relay, we are dedicated to offering no-cost communication services that help individuals stay connected, independent, and engaged with their communities. Some of the resources we offer are: TeleBraille Relay: Connects individuals who are DeafBlind using TeleBraille devices and allowing them to communicate over the phone through relay services. IP Relay: Enables individuals to place and receive calls through an internet-connected device. Users type their conversation and a relay operator voices their message to the hearing party while typing responses back. IP Relay is designed to be screen-reader compatible. Relay Conference Captioning (RCC): Provides real-time captions for video meetings, webinars, and conference calls. RCC makes virtual meetings more accessible through fully customizable fonts and colors as well as screen-reader compatibility. Learn more about these services on: njrelay.com #BlindnessAwarenessMonth #DeafBlind #LowVision #Accessibility #TeleBraille #IPRelay #RCC #CommunicationAccess #RelayServices #Inclusion #Independence ID: ["New Jersey Relay, Promoting Communication Access for Everyone. Blindness Awareness Month.” A photo of a man walking in a park with a white cane.]

IP Relay permite a las personas sordas, sordociegas, que tienen dificultad para oír o discapacidad del habla, hacer o recibir llamadas usando un conexión de internet, una computadora, una tableta o un teléfono inteligente. Simplemente escribe al operador lo que deseas decir, luego el operador retransmite el mensaje a la persona que llamaste y te escribe su respuesta. Descripción de la imagen: [El logotipo de New Jersey Relay. IP Relay permite a las personas sordas, sordociegas, que tienen dificultad para oír o discapacidad del habla, hacer o recibir llamadas usando un conexión de internet, una computadora, una tableta o un teléfono inteligente.”]

Hoy, Día Mundial de la Parálisis Cerebral, nos unimos al movimiento global que reconoce a las 50 millones de personas que viven con parálisis cerebral, sus familias y todos aquellos alrededor del mundo que las apoyan. Las organizaciones que lo celebran están invitando a todos a ser parte del cambio y etiquetar a un líder local, negocio u organización comunitaria que pueda ayudar a hacerlo realidad. ¡Nosotros nos sumamos! 🙌 Todas las voces merecen ser escuchadas importan, y juntos podemos construir comunidades más inclusivas donde todas las personas tengan la oportunidad de conectarse, participar y prosperar. En New Jersey Relay, la accesibilidad es la base de todo lo que hacemos. Nos enorgullece apoyar a aquellas personas que viven con parálisis cerebral y tienen diferencias del habla, a través de una variedad de servicios de telecomunicaciones sin costo, incluyendo: 📞 Speech-to-Speech (STS) 💻 IP Relay ⌨️ Hearing Carry Over (HCO) 🎥 Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) Estos servicios garantizan que las personas con diferencias del habla puedan comunicarse con confianza, acceder a servicios esenciales, mantener un empleo, conectarse con sus seres queridos y participar plenamente en la vida cotidiana. Para obtener más información sobre los servicios de New Jersey Relay y cómo podemos apoyarte, visita NJRelay.com. Y para obtener más información sobre el Día Mundial de la Parálisis Cerebral, visita: worldcpday.org #WorldCerebralPalsyDay #WorldCPDay #50MillionVoices #AccessibilityForAll #CerebralPalsyAwareness #SpeechToSpeechRelay #HCO #RCC #CommunicationAccess #InclusionMatters ID: [Una ilustración de dos mujeres caminando por un parque. Una de las mujeres está en una silla de ruedas. El logotipo de New Jersey Relay está en la esquina superior derecha. “Día Mundial de la Parálisis Cerebral. Nos enorgullece apoyar a las personas que viven con parálisis cerebral a través de una variedad de servicios de telecomunicaciones sin costo, incluyendo: IP Relay, Speech-to-Speech, Hearing Carry-Over, Relay Conference Captioning. Obtén más información en NJRelay.com.”]

Today, we join the global movement recognizing the 50 million people living with cerebral palsy, their families, and supporters around the world. The World CP Organization is asking everyone to share the change they want to see and tag a local leader, business, or community organization that can help make it happen. We're tagging ourselves in! 🙌 Every voice matters, and together we can build more inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to connect, participate, and thrive. At New Jersey Relay, accessibility is the foundation of everything we do. We are proud to support individuals living with cerebral palsy who may experience speech differences through a variety of no-cost telecommunications services, including: 📞 Speech-to-Speech (STS) 💻 IP Relay ⌨️ Hearing Carry Over (HCO) 🎥 Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) These services help ensure that people with speech differences can communicate confidently, access essential services, maintain employment, connect with loved ones, and participate fully in everyday life. To learn more about New Jersey Relay services and how we can support you visit njrelay.com And to learn more about World Cerebral Palsy Day visit: worldcpday.org #WorldCerebralPalsyDay #WorldCPDay #50MillionVoices #AccessibilityForAll #CerebralPalsyAwareness #SpeechToSpeechRelay #HCO #RCC #CommunicationAccess #InclusionMatters ID: [An illustration of two women out for a walk in a park. One woman is in a wheelchair. The New Jersey Relay logo is in the top right. "World Cerebral Palsy Day. We are proud to support individuals living with cerebral palsy through a variety of no-cost telecommunications services, including: IP Relay, Speech-to-Speech, Hearing Carry-Over, Relay Conference Captioning. Learn more on njrelay.com."]

Q: Can I use RCC for work? A: Yes, you can! Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) can be used by people who live or work in New Jersey to add live captioning to video meetings, webinars, and conference calls. Learn more on njrelay.com/rcc. ID: [An illustration of a woman with short black hair and glasses. “RCC FAQ. Can I use RCC for work? Answer: Yes, you can! Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) can be used by people who live or work in New Jersey to add live captioning to video meetings, webinars, conference calls. Learn more on njrelay.com/rcc. New Jersey Relay logo.”]

No matter how far from home you roam, Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) will make sure you don’t miss a beat. With this live captioning service, you only need an internet connection and a web browser to get connected to your webinars, conference calls, and video meetings. Learn more about RCC by visiting: njrelay.com ID: [Michelle, a woman with long brown hair wearing a hoodie and jeans, uses RCC on her tablet while riding on a train. “RCC, anywhere.”]

New Jersey Relay: Accessible communication that fosters confidence, dignity, and joy. Relay services make accessible communication possible! Learn more on njrelay.com. Video description: ["Accessible communication fosters confidence, dignity, and joy. Your accessibility journey starts with relay services." The New Jersey Relay logo and njrelay.com."]

This October, we're proud to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and this year's theme, "Celebrating Value and Talent." NDEAM honors the skills, achievements, and contributions that people with disabilities bring to America's workplaces, communities, and economy every day. Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate NDEAM at your organization? Start by helping your entire staff learn how to communicate effectively and inclusively with people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and/or have speech differences. Schedule a no-cost relay services presentation with one of our outreach specialists and empower your team with practical knowledge that can help create a more inclusive workplace. Njrelay.com/outreach ID: [“4 Ways to promote inclusion through relay services education: 1- Ensure customer-facing staff know how to recognize and handle relay calls. 2- Educate hiring managers about accessible communication options during recruitment and interviews. 3- Include relay services information in employee onboarding and diversity training programs. 4- Use Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) to make conference calls, video meetings and webinars with your staff more accessible.]

Want to learn more about accessible phone services? Our Accessibility Relationship Manager is available to host exhibits and booths at conferences, expos, fairs, workshops, and town hall meetings across the state. She also offers complimentary webinars and in-person presentations, demonstrations, and one-on-one trainings. Interested? Contact us today! njrelay.com/contact-us/ ID: [ A sewn speech bubble with the New Jersey Relay logo. “Want to learn more about accessible phone services?”]

Hoy celebramos el Día Mundial de las Personas Sordas y el poder de la comunicación accesible. New Jersey Relay se enorgullece de apoyar a la comunidad sorda con servicios de relay confiables que ayudan a facilitar conversaciones y crear conexiones. 💙🤟 ID: [Una ilustración colorida de un hombre y una mujer haciendo la seña de “ILY” el uno al otro, rodeados de arcoíris en tonos de los años 70. “Día Mundial de las Personas Sordas.” El logotipo de New Jersey Relay está en la esquina superior derecha de la imagen.] #WorldDeafday

Today we are celebrating World Deaf Day and the power of accessible communication! New Jersey Relay is proud to support the Deaf community with reliable relay services that help bridge conversations and build connections. 💙🤟 ID: [A colorful illustration of a man and woman signing “ILY” to each other while surrounded by 70’s toned rainbows. “World Deaf Day.” The New Jersey Relay logo is in the top right corner of the image.] #WorldDeafDay

Today's #IWDP2026 Topic: Nothing About Us Without Us 🤟🌍 Deaf people must be at the center of decisions that affect their lives. The principle of "Nothing About Us Without Us" recognizes that policies, programs, and services are most effective when Deaf people are actively involved in their development, implementation, and evaluation. Deaf-led organizations like New Jersey Relay play a vital role in advocating for rights, promoting accessibility, and ensuring that the voices of Deaf communities are heard. Our team has always been led by people in or connected to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, so we always lead with our personal experience and compassion. If you would like to meet with a member of our team for a no-cost presentation about relay services you can sign up on njrelay.com/contact-us/ ID: [“International week of Deaf people. Nothing about us without us.” A large group of people stand together. The New Jersey Relay logo. “Friday September 25.”] #IWDP2026 #InternationalWeekOfDeafPeople #DeafPeoplesHumanRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DeafLeadership

Today's #IWDP2026 Topic: Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights 🌍🤟 Declaring Deaf people’s human rights is more than a statement. It is a call to action to ensure these rights are recognized, respected, and fully implemented in every aspect of life for Deaf people around the world. Together, we can help build a more accessible, inclusive, and equitable world where Deaf people’s human rights are upheld and celebrated. The no-cost relay services that New Jersey Relay offer to everyone who lives or works in New Jersey are an essential part of giving our community access and independence! Learn more on njrelay.com. ID: [“International week of Deaf People. Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights.” A hand holds a sign with ‘Human Rights,” on it. The New Jersey Relay logo. Wednesday September 23.”] #Accessibility #Inclusion #HumanRights #SignLanguage #WorldFederationOfTheDeaf