The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing and The Arizona Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program to Host Captioned Telephone Open House
The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing and The Arizona Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program to Host Captioned Telephone Open House
Let us Clear up the Confusion
WHAT: May is Better Hearing and Speech Month and there is no better time to clear up the confusion about Captioned Telephone Service (CTS).
The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH), The Arizona Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program (AzTEDP) and Arizona Relay Service would like for everyone to have the opportunity to become familiar with this the CTS specialized equipment and service.
As a result, a free open house is available to the public to understand all there is to know about captioned telephones. Experts will be readily available to answer any questions about using captioned telephone and related applications as well as providing information on captioned telephone apps. In addition, representatives from all three captioned telephone providers, Caption call, Captel and Ensemble will be in attendance.
Captioned telephones are one tool to ensure hearing loss doesn’t prevent a person from being connected and at a volume comfortable for everyone. So, bring a friend to learn more on how it can help you.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: ACDHH
100 N. 15th Ave, Ste. 104
Phoenix, AZ 85007
HOW: RSVP is recommended by calling (602) 545-3365 or 1 (866) 223-3412.
ABOUT: Established in 1977 to improve the quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing residents, ACDHH serves as a statewide information referral center for issues related to people with hearing loss and aspires to be a national leader in communication access, support services and community empowerment throughout the state. The purpose of the organization, and its commissioners, is to ensure, in partnership with the public and private sector, accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing to improve their quality of life. For more information on ACDHH visit www.acdhh.org and https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=35&v=YK_Mb_OsVMk.
