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			IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON TECHNOLOGY FOR THE DEAF

	Pagers: It is an important tool for Deaf people these days. It is a two-way messaging device while enables them to send each other messages, from their own pagers or even e-mail. The pager vibrates whenever a new message shows up. That way the beeping or any noise would not disturb others in public area. This is helpful especially when they are away from their computers or home. It's also recommended to have pagers to keep in touch with Deaf people at work to communicate between the boss/supervisor and the Deaf employee. Links: News about pagers for Deaf Important information about pagers for employers Pagers for sale Telecommunication Machine (TTY/TDD): A device that can be used with phone or phone line. It enables Deaf people to contact each other thru the phone. In order to communicate with each other, both should have TTY machines. It also can be used to contact relay services (711). Links: Info. on TTY More information on TTYs and pagers Relay Services: A service that enables Deaf people to communicate over phone with hearing people who doesn't have TTY machines. The operator acts like an interpreter in the middle. He/she would interprete what a Deaf person types and voices the message to the hearing person. When the hearing person speaks, the operator will type out the message to the Deaf person. The relay number is now 711 nation-wide. To contact a Deaf person, dial 7 - 1 - 1 first! When the operator answers the call, be sure to give the operator the correct phone number. Links: Sprint Relay Information about relay service Another info. about relay service New info. on video relay and various states' relay services Computers: A handy tool for many Deaf people to use to keep in touch with each others. Instant Messaging and Deaf chat rooms are very popular.

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