On Jul 30, 2024, Vibrant Emotional Health’s (Vibrant's) Chief 988 Officer, Dr. Tia Dole, participated in an FCC Forum on Direct Video Calling. 

Direct Video Calling is an Internet-based communication service that allows conversations between two callers using American Sign Language (ASL) without needing translation services.

Vibrant, as a part of our role as the Administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline), launched Direct Video Calling availability for the 988 Lifeline in September 2023. 

Joining Dr. Dole on the panel were Zainab Alkebsi, Policy Counsel, National Association of the Deaf; Bobbi Cordano, President, Gallaudet University; AnnMarie Killian, Chief Executive Officer, TDI; and Tom Wlodkowski, Vice President, Accessibility, Comcast.