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Assistance In Calling For Deaf, Hard Of Hearing Or Speech Disabled Persons

Alaska Relay TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE & EQUIPMENT PROGRAMS Alaska Relay Service Connecting the deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and person or people with a speech disability to standard (voice) telephone users through a specially trained Communication Assistant (CA). Calls can be made 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with no restrictions on the number, length, or type of calls. All calls are strictly confidential, and no records of any conversations are maintained. Anyone wishing to use Alaska Relay simply dials 711 to connect with a CA. The CA will dial the requested number and relay the conversation between the two callers. Captioned Telephone (CapTel) is ideal for people with hearing loss who prefer to speak, listen, and read captions on the phone. CapTel works like any other phone, except you can see the captions of everything the caller says. CapTel is easy to use, and a new CapTel phone is available at no cost. Contact TEDP for more information. Telecommunication Equipment & Tablet Distribution Program (TEDP) Alaska Relay’s Telecommunications Equipment and Tablet Distribution Program (TEDP) offers free solutions for Alaskans who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or person or people with a speech disability. To take advantage of the TEDP, you must be an Alaskan resident and have a need for distance communication. Once your completed application and proof of residency are received, a representative will contact you to conduct an interview to better understand your distance communication needs. There are many types of communications solutions provided through the TEDP. Each qualified individual will receive the solution that is the best fit for their needs.

The Alaska Telecommunications Relay Service is funded by a surcharge established by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. Equipment Examples

• Captioned Phones • Amplified Phones • Tablets Loaded with Appropriate Communications Apps • Signalers & More Find Out If You Qualify For Free Telecommunication Equipment www.AlaskaRelay.com Dial 7-1-1 TO PLACE A RELAY CALL or 1-800-770-8973 (TTY) 1-800-770-8255 (Voice) 1-800-770-3919 (ASCII) 1-866-355-6198 (Speech to Speech) 1-866-355-6199 (Spanish)

1-800-770-6108 (VCO) 1-800-770-8973 (HCO)

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