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Telecommunications Equality for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Americans

by Strauss, Karen Peltz

Book - 2006

Chronicles the struggles for equal access to telecommunications for deaf and hard of hearing people. Includes the fight for captioned television as well ...Show more Chronicles the struggles for equal access to telecommunications for deaf and hard of hearing people. Includes the fight for captioned television as well as access to phones and other communication devices. Covers the progress from the development of teletypewriters for deaf people to the ADA law which established professional relay services to the beginnings of wireless communication and the efforts to achieve access to this new technology. Includes appendix, bibliography and index. Show less

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A Phone of Our Own

The Deaf Insurrection Against Ma Bell

by Lang, Harry G.

Book - 2000

For a long time, the telephone had been a barrier to communication for deaf people. In the 1960s, three deaf men got together to develop a device to help...Show more For a long time, the telephone had been a barrier to communication for deaf people. In the 1960s, three deaf men got together to develop a device to help deaf people communicate over phone lines, and saw their innovation revolutionize the way deaf people communicate and get information over long distances. The book showcases the struggles the three men faced in bringing their invention to light, including resistance from the AT&T monopoly. Includes index, notes and bibliography. Show less

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TDI World

Magazine - 2007-2022

A quarterly publication from Telecommications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (TDI) Showcases articles and columns on efforts to improve telecommun...Show more A quarterly publication from Telecommications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (TDI) Showcases articles and columns on efforts to improve telecommunications and technology for deaf and hard of hearing people. Formerly GA-SK Newsletter, some issues of which are also in Deaf Services collection. Show less

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TDI National Directory and Resource Guide

Book - 1999-

Also called the "Blue Book", this started out as a teletypewriter directory, now includes fax numbers, videophone, text numbers and email addresses. Also includes resource guide. Published by TDI which also publishes TDI World. Also called the "Blue Book", this started out as a teletypewriter directory, now includes fax numbers, videophone, text numbers and email addresses. Also includes resource guide. Published by TDI which also publishes TDI World. Show less

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Communication Access for Persons With Hearing Loss

Compliance With the Americans With Disabilities Act

Book - 1994

Published in 1994 after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, people can use this book to gain insight into how institutions can comply with the ADA law in various ways for deaf and hard of hearing people. Includes index. Published in 1994 after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, people can use this book to gain insight into how institutions can comply with the ADA law in various ways for deaf and hard of hearing people. Includes index. Show less

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The Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS) Handbook

Empowering the Hearing and Speech Impaired

by Silverman, Franklin H.

Book - 1999

Even though outdated, this book can serve as a viewpoint into using technology to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in providing access for deaf and hard of hearing people. Includes appendices, glossary and index. Even though outdated, this book can serve as a viewpoint into using technology to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in providing access for deaf and hard of hearing people. Includes appendices, glossary and index. Show less

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Annual Report to the California State Legislature in Response to Senate Bill 2268 (1988) and Assembly Bill 1077 (1992)

The Financial Status of Telecommunications Programs for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Severely Hearing Impaired and Disabled Provided Pursuant to Section 2881 of the Public Utilities Code

by California Public Utilities Commission

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A report that determined surcharges to phone bills to provide funds for Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf distribution, relay services and disabled supplemental equipment. Includes appendices. A report that determined surcharges to phone bills to provide funds for Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf distribution, relay services and disabled supplemental equipment. Includes appendices. Show less

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