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“America's current public warning and emergency communication systems get a failing grade from deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened and deaf-blind individuals. There are too few effective options for ...

The limitations of telecommunication relay services are being addressed with the development of a new program that explores how to make deaf and hard-of-hearing users’ experiences with cellular ...

The Town of Babylon has unveiled a free service for deaf residents and nonresidents who know sign language that gives them a new communication option they can use 24 hours a day. Officials installed ...

Convo South Africa says the pause in its operations directly challenges the president’s promises. “While President Ramaphosa committed to an inclusive digital economy where 'no one is left behind,' ...

UK telecom and broadcasting regulator, Ofcom has mandated new requirements for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and phone companies to provide additional services for users with special needs. These ...

Texas-based Z Video Relay Service (ZVRS) will pull up stakes in Minnesota, closing call centers in Little Canada and Bloomington and laying off about 50 Minnesota interpreters who provide call ...

The Federal Communications Commission is weighing a decision that could have a major effect on South Dakotans with hearing and speech disabilities. The FCC is considering reducing its payments for ...

Gah!<BR><BR>I've had to make yet another phone call through the ever wonderful phone relay services for the deaf (http://www.sprintrelayonline.com this time around ...

California regulators Thursday established the abbreviated code “711” as the statewide phone number for access to the California Relay Service, starting Oct. 1. The relay program uses operators to ...