Caribbean Video Assistance Service
Details of the organization
Name *
Caribbean Telecommunications Union
Country *
Trinidad and Tobago
Website (URL)
http://www.ctu.int
Type *
International organizations
Information about the project
Project title *
Caribbean Video Assistance Service
Title acronym
CVAS
Description *
The Caribbean Video Assistance Service (CVAS) project seeks to empower the Blind and Deaf by providing a technological platform to facilitate communications. CVAS provides a video relay service for Deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired sign language users and a video assistance service for the Blind or the Visually Impaired via smart phone, digital tablet or computers. It enables the Deaf not only to call each other and communicate directly but also to interact with agents (in this case, sign language interpreters) to relay conversations between deaf and hearing parties. Blind users will also be assisted by the agents enabling them to resolve issues for which they need the assistance of a sighted person. While such services have been available in developed countries for decades using fixed proprietary equipment, the CVAS features are delivered without expensive equipment via their phone, computer or wireless device from virtually anywhere. This service can significantly enhance the quality of the lives of Caribbean citizens with disabilities. CVAS is a joint project initiated by CTU and VTCSecure that share a common vision to use ICT to transform every aspect of Caribbean life and to foster ICT-enabled Caribbean social and economic development. The introduction of this service will reduce the inequality that Persons with disabilities currently face and is an important part of promoting inclusivity and providing accessibility for such citizens in keeping with the principles of good governance.
Project website
http://www.ctu.int/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Presentation-Demonstration.pdf
Geographical coverage *
Regional implementation
Regions of implementation
Latin America and the Caribbean
Status *
Ongoing
from 04/09/2017
to
31/12/2027
Partners
VTC Secure Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT)
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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International and regional cooperation
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
Project type *
Project
Programme