Platforms and Technology
Find out how to access ASL-English interpreters with different video conferencing platforms.
Microsoft Teams
- Send meeting invite to the booked interpreters
- At the time of the booking, open your TEAMS app and start your meeting
- On the top banner, click ‘People’. Find the interpreter(s) names in the participant list (they will let you know if they are using one screen or two)
- Once found, click the ellipsis beside their name
- Click ‘Spotlight for everyone’.
- On the pop-up menu select the blue button ‘Spotlight for everyone’
Notes:
- Microsoft Teams allows seven participants to be spotlighted at the same time.
- Ensure the camera and microphone are enabled for the interpreters and Deaf participants for the entirety of the booking.
- To ensure events are fully accessible, please use the chat feature sparingly.
Zoom
- Send meeting link to the booked interpreters
- Start your scheduled meeting
- On the bottom banner, click ‘Participants’. In the Participants list, find the interpreter(s) names (they will let you know if they are using one screen or two)
- Click the interpreter’s name and on the dropdown menu click “Spotlight for Everyone”
Notes:
- Zoom allows nine participants to be spotlighted as speakers.
- Make sure the camera and microphone are enabled for the interpreters and Deaf participants for the entirety of the booking.
- Some Deaf participants may also require this, so they are able to express their comments and questions using American Sign Language.
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