Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 On my knees hell! Remember that Ruth Buzzi character that would hit them over the head with her purse--more my speed! Marie Cap Tel Phone If anyone lives in a State where this is not scheduled for a trial, like I do, and would like to advocate for it, here is a sample of an easy way. I went on Netscape and looked up "Pennsylvania PUC", and it listed six Public Utilities Commission members. I sent each one this E mail. Then AT & T is the relay provider in Pa. I sent them an e mail. And SHHH in Pa. I sent them an e mail. This is a copy of the one I sent the Pa. PUC Commissioners: I am a totally deaf individual who just returned from a meeting of the Association of Late Deafened Adults. At that meeting, I used and learned about the CapTel phone. This phone is currently under trial in many states, but Pennsylvania is not one of them. Ultra Tec is the manufacturer, and I understand Sprint is doing the marketing. This phone, through the use of voice recognition technology and specially trained operators, permits the deaf person to make a "normal" phone call--no Ga or SK, no person on the other end hanging up on you because they have no idea what a relay call is It is my belief that this phone will eventually become the nationwide norm. My hope is that Pennsylvania is not the last to join in on this new technology that would have such an impact on the way of life for a deaf individual. I would like to know what I can do to advocate the adoption of the CapTel Phone trials in Pennsylvania. I know they have been done in land, and are or will soon be under way in California, Florida, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Minnesota and there were others I do not remember. I am more than willing to serve on any advocacy board, write letters, do whatever is necessary. This is a VITALLY important issue to the deaf community. I am requesting you look in to CapTel phone trials, and also that you let me know if there is anything I can do to further the cause. Marie Drew Can you tell I WANT this phone!!! LOL Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 To my knowledge, they are not scheduled for any trial; if they are like PA, they may not even know about it! I called AT & T relay service today, and they are clueless. marie Cap Tel Phone Way to go Marie! Good for you and THANK YOU! Do you know where NY state is on this? i will have to follow your example! Barbara If anyone lives in a State where this is not scheduled for a trial, like I do, and would like to advocate for it, here is a sample of an easy way. I went on Netscape and looked up "Pennsylvania PUC", and it listed six Public Utilities Commission members. I sent each one this E mail. Then AT & T is the relay provider in Pa. I sent them an e mail. And SHHH in Pa. I sent them an e mail.This is a copy of the one I sent the Pa. PUC Commissioners: I am a totally deaf individual who just returned from a meeting of the Association of Late Deafened Adults. At that meeting, I used and learned about the CapTel phone. This phone is currently under trial in many states, but Pennsylvania is not one of them. Ultra Tec is the manufacturer, and I understand Sprint is doing the marketing. This phone, through the use of voice recognition technology and specially trained operators, permits the deaf person to make a "normal" phone call--no Ga or SK, no person on the other end hanging up on you because they have no idea what a relay call is It is my belief that this phone will eventually become the nationwide norm. My hope is that Pennsylvania is not the last to join in on this new technology that would have such an impact on the way of life for a deaf individual. I would like to know what I can do to advocate the adoption of the CapTel Phone trials in Pennsylvania. I know they have been done in land, and are or will soon be under way in California, Florida, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Minnesota and there were others I do not remember. I am more than willing to serve on any advocacy board, write letters, do whatever is necessary. This is a VITALLY important issue to the deaf community. I am requesting you look in to CapTel phone trials, and also that you let me know if there is anything I can do to further the cause. Marie Drew Can you tell I WANT this phone!!! LOL Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 Glad you said that, not me Cap Tel Phone If anyone lives in a State where this is not scheduled for a trial, like I do, and would like to advocate for it, here is a sample of an easy way. I went on Netscape and looked up "Pennsylvania PUC", and it listed six Public Utilities Commission members. I sent each one this E mail. Then AT & T is the relay provider in Pa. I sent them an e mail. And SHHH in Pa. I sent them an e mail. This is a copy of the one I sent the Pa. PUC Commissioners: I am a totally deaf individual who just returned from a meeting of the Association of Late Deafened Adults. At that meeting, I used and learned about the CapTel phone. This phone is currently under trial in many states, but Pennsylvania is not one of them. Ultra Tec is the manufacturer, and I understand Sprint is doing the marketing. This phone, through the use of voice recognition technology and specially trained operators, permits the deaf person to make a "normal" phone call--no Ga or SK, no person on the other end hanging up on you because they have no idea what a relay call is It is my belief that this phone will eventually become the nationwide norm. My hope is that Pennsylvania is not the last to join in on this new technology that would have such an impact on the way of life for a deaf individual. I would like to know what I can do to advocate the adoption of the CapTel Phone trials in Pennsylvania. I know they have been done in land, and are or will soon be under way in California, Florida, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Minnesota and there were others I do not remember. I am more than willing to serve on any advocacy board, write letters, do whatever is necessary. This is a VITALLY important issue to the deaf community. I am requesting you look in to CapTel phone trials, and also that you let me know if there is anything I can do to further the cause. Marie Drew Can you tell I WANT this phone!!! LOL Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 That A Way Marie ..... Go get em Lois Cap Tel Phone If anyone lives in a State where this is not scheduled for a trial, like I do, and would like to advocate for it, here is a sample of an easy way. I went on Netscape and looked up "Pennsylvania PUC", and it listed six Public Utilities Commission members. I sent each one this E mail. Then AT & T is the relay provider in Pa. I sent them an e mail. And SHHH in Pa. I sent them an e mail. This is a copy of the one I sent the Pa. PUC Commissioners: I am a totally deaf individual who just returned from a meeting of the Association of Late Deafened Adults. At that meeting, I used and learned about the CapTel phone. This phone is currently under trial in many states, but Pennsylvania is not one of them. Ultra Tec is the manufacturer, and I understand Sprint is doing the marketing. This phone, through the use of voice recognition technology and specially trained operators, permits the deaf person to make a "normal" phone call--no Ga or SK, no person on the other end hanging up on you because they have no idea what a relay call is It is my belief that this phone will eventually become the nationwide norm. My hope is that Pennsylvania is not the last to join in on this new technology that would have such an impact on the way of life for a deaf individual. I would like to know what I can do to advocate the adoption of the CapTel Phone trials in Pennsylvania. I know they have been done in land, and are or will soon be under way in California, Florida, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Minnesota and there were others I do not remember. I am more than willing to serve on any advocacy board, write letters, do whatever is necessary. This is a VITALLY important issue to the deaf community. I am requesting you look in to CapTel phone trials, and also that you let me know if there is anything I can do to further the cause. Marie Drew Can you tell I WANT this phone!!! LOL Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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