People who are speech-impaired, have difficulty communicating, are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind may qualify for the telecommunications distribution program or (TEDP). The equipment distributed to eligible individuals in Alaska will be Ultratec Miniprint 425 TTY model with direct connect line, turbo code, auto-answer and printer features.
Contact: Darrell Campbell:
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Individuals with speech impairment may be unable to use a TTY but they still have a need and desire to communicate. Other options may include Speech-to-Speech, email, Skype, videoconferencing, through a communication device, etc.
Speech-to-Speech (STS)
Speech-to-Speech is a free national telephone relay service for people with speech disabilities. It is available 24 hours a day and provides communication assistants for people who have difficulty being understood by the public on the telephone. It is available for business, medical, and personal communication. STS is easy to use and available from every phone and does not require registering to use. Just pick up the phone and dial 711 and request a Speech-to-Speech Operator. Your family, friends and business acquaintances can call you and use the STS services just as easily. For additional information go to Speech-to-Speech to website for training videos and additional information.
Contact: Bob Segglman Email:
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