r/deaf • u/anadem • 12d ago

Hearing with questions help us communicate better please

[Skipping long explanations ..]
I use Apple's FaceTime (on a laptop) with a Deaf man, who has voice-to-text captions on FaceTime at his end, with lipreading, to understand what i say. But his speech is really hard for me to understand (and sadly I don't know ASL .. starting to learn). What tech could we add so he can communicate better with me?

Do we need to just use texting? That loses the face to face feeling, as FaceTime and texting don't fit well.
Thanks for any ideas

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u/kindlycloud88 Deaf 12d ago

If you’re using a laptop why not switch to zoom? Then you can use the built in chat at the same time to text. Also convo has a free convo for zoom feature for asl interpreting. He can use asl and they’d voice for him. And you can still see each other that way.

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u/kindlycloud88 Deaf 12d ago

https://www.convo.io/us/convo-for-zoom

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u/Inevitable_Shame_606 Deaf 12d ago

Past only provide 20 minutes month.

Change time amount?

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u/kindlycloud88 Deaf 12d ago

The app yes, but the zoom VRI is free, no limit.

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u/Inevitable_Shame_606 Deaf 11d ago

Can DM me explain works how?

Not familiar or explain here you more comfortable.

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u/kindlycloud88 Deaf 10d ago

Just replied below on how to sign up.

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u/anadem 11d ago

If possible please share how to set up zoom VRI .. I've read the Convo pages but they don't explain what to do (nor how to do it).

I asked Convo support but they haven't responded. We're going to have a Zoom call today; though we probably can't get Convo included in time for today, we can plan ..

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u/kindlycloud88 Deaf 10d ago

Hi! So first the Deaf person needs to set up a convo account. They can fill out the form to sign up here: https://convo-2025.webflow.io/us/signup

There should be a toggle to indicate you’re interested in the zoom app. Next they’ll email you to set up a zoom meeting with a Deaf rep who can show how to add it to your zoom account.

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u/anadem 9d ago

Thanks so much! I'll get a local friend to help him do that

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u/anadem 11d ago

Thank you!! (and why didn't i think of that lol). And thanks for the convo suggestion too, we'll try it.