What is Jeenie?
Jeenie is a Mobile Video Interpreting App that gives you instant 24/7 access right on the screen of your smartphone or tablet to a LIVE American Sign Language interpreter who can interpret for you in face-to-face conversations.
Jeenie can be useful in MANY situations.
Maybe you want to use an interpreter, but in-person interpreting is not available.
Maybe you are in a rush, and you don’t have time to write with a pen and paper.
Whenever and wherever you need it, you can use Jeenie.
Watch Jeenie for ASL in action HERE
How does Jeenie work?
Jeenie is convenient and easy to use. You can create an account in less than three minutes.
Download the Jeenie app on your smartphone or tablet. It is in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
TO USE:
On the Jeenie home screen
- Select I speak as “English” or “Spanish”
- Select the scenario you need help with. For healthcare visits, always be sure to select “Medical Appointment.”
- Select the language you need help with as “American Sign Language.”
- Tap “Video Call”
- Be sure your volume is all the way up, so the hearing party on the call can hear what the interpreter is saying.
Within a few seconds, your interpreter will appear on your screen to help. At the end of the call, be sure to rate your interpreter. Your feedback is very important to us!
Questions? Email us at SignLanguage@Jeenie.com