October 1 Begins New Era of Telephone Access: 711 Will Permit Easy Nationwide Access to Relay Services.

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Publication Date: 2002

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October 1 Begins New Era of Telephone Access: 711 Will Permit Easy Nationwide Access to Relay Services.

Communication Disorders Quarterly, v23 n3 p159 Spr 2002

This article highlights the debut of a new three-digit number for access to all Telecommunication Relay Services. Under new federal rules, 711 dialing must be provided by all U.S. telecommunication carriers, including wireline, wireless, and payphone providers. In addition, carriers are required to publicize the availability of 711 access. (CR)

Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Children, Communication Disorders, Deafness, Federal Legislation, Hearing Impairments, Interpersonal Communication, Telephone Communications Systems

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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