STS North Carolina

04/23/2026

If you live or work in North Carolina, you can experience the live captioning difference on your next virtual meeting by signing up to use Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) at no cost!
Sign up today on relaync.com/sts.

ID: [The STS North Carolina logo. A “meh” emoji for “before RCC” transforms into a grinning emoji for “after RCC.” “Experience the live captioning difference.”]

04/23/2026

We’re excited to announce that Sign‑a‑Thon is back—after 10 years! Sign‑a‑Thon is a celebration of American Sign Language and our North Carolina signing communities. The last time we hosted this event, it took place in five cities. Now in 2026, we’re bringing the celebration to two new locations.

On May 2nd, Sign‑a‑Thon will be at Southpoint Mall in Durham and on May 30th, we’ll be at Hanes Mall in Winston‑Salem, NC. Both events will run from 12 PM to 4 PM.

Please help us spread the word to your friends, family, coworkers — everyone! We want the whole community to join the fun.

We can’t wait to celebrate the beauty and power of ASL, and the strength of our North Carolina community, together with you!

Learn more on relaync.com/sign-a-thon

04/21/2026

🌟 Transform your phone calls with IP Relay!

Join our FREE webinars to learn how to communicate using text—perfect for those who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or have speech disabilities!

Sign up today: nc-sts.com/webinar 💖


nc-sts.com/webinar

Image Description: [STS North Carolina logo. “Join our next webinar!” A hand holding up a phone with a text-based conversation scrolling across the screen. “April 22, 2026. Transform your phone calls with IP Relay.”]

04/19/2026

What types of virtual meetings can I use Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) on?
- Video calls
- Conference Calls
- Webinars
Learn more about RCC by visiting relaync.com/rcc.

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04/18/2026

Speech-to-Speech (STS) makes calling more accessible for people who have speech differences! Visit our website to learn more about this no-cost service nc-sts.com.

ID: [STS North Carolina logo. “Speech-to-Speech makes calling more accessible!” Cindy, a woman who speaks with the assistance of a trach, talks on the phone in her living room.]

04/16/2026

Calling all ASL performers! We have an exciting event coming up, and we’d love for YOU to help bring the magic to our stage.

We're thrilled to share that Sign‑a‑Thon is back after 10 years! This event celebrates ASL through performing arts, and applications are now open for performers to join one or both of our 2026 events.

We’re looking for signed music, ASL storytelling, visual performances, ABC narrations in ASL, and other creative ASL performance art.

Sign‑a‑Thon will take place at two locations: May 2nd at Southpoint Mall in Durham and May 30th at Hanes Mall in Winston‑Salem
Both events run from 12–4 PM.

We would love to showcase your talent. If you’re interested in performing, please sign up at relaync.com/sign-a-thon.

We can’t wait to see your artistry shine!

04/13/2026

Where is the furthest place you’ve called using relay services? England? Australia? Two states over to catch up with Aunt Susie?

With STS North Carolina, it doesn’t matter where in the world you need to call, if you live or work in North Carolina, we can make it an accessible call. And our relay services are offered in both English and Spanish!

ID: [STS North Carolina logo. Where is the furthest place you’ve called using relay services?”]

04/12/2026

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honors our *first* first- responders, the dedicated 911 professionals who are the first to answer a 911 call in moments of crisis.

This week, we thank these skilled professionals for their unwavering commitment, compassion, and expertise. Your work saves lives and keeps our communities safe. 💙

ID: [Hearts float up from the STS North Carolina logo. “Thank you, 911 operators, for being a vital part of keeping our community safe!”]

04/12/2026

We’re excited to announce that Sign‑a‑Thon is back—after 10 years! Sign‑a‑Thon is a celebration of American Sign Language and our North Carolina signing communities. The last time we hosted this event, it took place in five cities. Now in 2026, we’re bringing the celebration to two new locations.

On May 2nd, Sign‑a‑Thon will be at Southpoint Mall in Durham and on May 30th, we’ll be at Hanes Mall in Winston‑Salem, NC. Both events will run from 12 PM to 4 PM.

Please help us spread the word to your friends, family, coworkers — everyone! We want the whole community to join the fun.

We can’t wait to celebrate the beauty and power of ASL, and the strength of our North Carolina community, together with you!

Learn more on relaync.com/sign-a-thon.

https://youtu.be/yq_XrekfJR4

We’re excited to announce that Sign‑a‑Thon is back—after 10 years! Sign‑a‑Thon is a celebration of American Sign Language and our North Carolina signing comm...

04/11/2026

On World Parkinson’s Day, we recognize the importance of communication access for people living with Parkinson’s Disease 💙

Speech changes are a common part of Parkinson’s—affecting up to 90% of people as the condition progresses and often appearing early on. In fact, about 40% of newly diagnosed individuals report speech difficulties, sometimes even before motor symptoms are identified. *

For people who experience speech differences, Speech‑to‑Speech (STS) is here to support them. STS connects users to trained relay operators who revoice the caller’s words when needed for clarity—making phone calls to doctors, family, workplaces, easier and more accessible.
Everyone deserves to be heard. Today, we raise awareness of tools that support dignity, independence, and connection 📞

*Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12898416/



ID: [STS North Carolina logo. “World Parkinson’s Day. 90%. Speech difficulties are a common feature of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), affecting up to 90% of patients as the condition progresses. 40% Around 40% of newly diagnosed, untreated patients already report speech problems, highlighting their potential as early clinical indicators of PD. STS. Speech‑to‑Speech (STS) helps people with speech differences make phone calls by having a trained relay operator repeat their words for clarity when needed.”]

04/11/2026

Sign‑a‑Thon is coming up, and we'd love to share what you can look forward to at the event.

Sign‑a‑Thon is a celebration of ASL and our signing community here in North Carolina. You’ll enjoy live ASL performances—including signed music, storytelling, and visual art—plus Relay North Carolina history trivia, and non‑profit exhibitors offering helpful resources for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or who have speech differences.

Come spend an afternoon filled with creativity, connection, and ASL pride. We can’t wait to see you there!

Find full event details at relaync.com/sign-a-thon.

https://youtu.be/Wt0Qc_NWSA8

Sign‑a‑Thon is coming up soon, and I’d love to share what you can look forward to at the event.Sign‑a‑Thon is a celebration of ASL and our signing community ...