Is there a telephone for deaf people?

A captioned telephone is a special telephone that has a built-in screen to display in text (captions) everything the other person on the call says. Captioned telephones called CapTel phones are manufactured by Ultratec.

How can I call a deaf person?

A person who is deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired can communicate by telephone. By using a TTY, a device that consists of a keyboard and display screen, with the telephone handset placed on top of the TTY or a direct phone line connected to the TTY.

What is a VP phone number?

For example: (916) 555-1234 /vp. Answer: If you see a “vp” after a phone number, it means that number is for “video phone” use. The letters “VRS” stand for “Video Relay Service.” A “VRS” provides video interpreting between Deaf and Hearing people.

What is VP for deaf people?

The United States funds a service called ‘Video Relay Services’ (VRS) to provide interpreters to Deaf people to make telephone calls. The video phone, often called a VP, can be used to talk to others via a sign language interpreter, who connects with a person who can hear through a regular phone.

What happens if I dial 711?

Typically, a person with hearing and speech disabilities will dial 711 to contact a TRS communications assistant, who will facilitate the call with the other party. The caller will use a text input device to give the assistant the number he or she wants to call.

How do people who can’t speak make phone calls?

Speech to Speech (STS) is a form of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) that enables persons with a speech disability to make telephone calls using their own voice (or an assistive voice device).

Are VPS free to deaf hard of hearing?

Deaf video relay service (deaf vrs) was established by the the FCC of the U.S. Government as a free service allowing Deaf and hard-of-hearing people to talk to hearing people on the telephone. There are no charges to either party for any part of a VRS call.

Is VRI free?

VRS and TRS are free programs regulated by the FCC and VRI is a fee-based service that satisfies the communication-related mandates of the ADA.

Are video phones free for the deaf?

Can hearing people get video phones?

Video Relay Service (VRS) allows the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities to make and receive telephone calls to hearing people. Using a video connection through a TV or a computer (PC) to an interpreter the call is relayed. If you already own a videophone (VP), add us to your contacts list by dialing GlobalVRS.tv.