Helpful Technology: Readable Telephones:
The company “Virginia Relay” now markets a device
that assists those with hearing impairments. If you have difficulty hearing
over the phone, you may call CapTel to see how they can help. CapTel is said
to, “work like a telephone---with one important difference: CapTel displays
every word the caller says.” As you are listening, every word that is spoken is
captioned.
There is no additional charge the CapTel service. As
stated by the VDDHH Technology Assistance Program the maximum charge for the telephone
for a hearing impaired person is $75.00.
To learn more about CapTel or Virginia Relay
Call: 1800-552-7917 (voice/TTY)
Write: Virginia Relay
1602 Rolling Hills Drive, Suite 203
Richmond, VA 23229-5012
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