It depends upon the individual's degree and nature of hearing loss, and factors such as whether a person uses a hearing aid or can hear with volume amplification. Some individuals with hearing disabilities do not use hearing aids or cannot benefit from amplification, and may access the telephone network primarily through text telephones (TTYs) and telecommunications relay services (TRS).

No. Some people who are deaf (and many who are hard of hearing) are trained in lip reading (or speech reading). In certain settings, when the speaker cannot be observed, they rely on the use of an Oral Interpreter who is specially trained to articulate speech silently and clearly, as well as rephrase or choose words that give higher visibility on the lips. Natural gestures and body language can also be used.

A telephone is hearing aid compatible if it provides internal means (i.e., without the use of external devices) for effective use with hearing aids that are designed to be compatible with telephones that meet the FCC's technical standard for hearing aid compatibility (the technical standard is codified at 47 C.F.R. ? 68.316).

No. At present, the Commission's HAC requirements only apply to wireline and cordless telephones, not to telephones used with mobile services, such as cellular and PCS telephones.

This questions is sometimes still being asked. Blind people use braile to read. Deaf people use Sign Language to communicate. Deaf-blind people use braile to read and tactile (hand touch) Sign Language to communicate. Do you have a question? Send us your question by email. Questions of general interest may by posted on this page in the future. Send questions to

SWM has a wide variety of materials for teaching Deaf people. It is recommended to start with our 8-year Sunday School program.

HAC-compliant device packages are marked with "M" or "T" ratings to reflect how the wireless device will work with the hearing aid in microphone mode ("M") and in telecoil mode ("T"). Only phones that are tested and meet the minimum rating for HAC, "M3" or "T3," and higher will be labeled. If you see an "M3," "M4," "T3" or "T4" on the box, then the phone has been designated as HAC-compliant.

While there is no guarantee, phones that comply with Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations should improve usability for hearing aid users. Hearing loss and hearing aids are highly individualized so it is still advisable to try a cell phone with your hearing aid in the store before making your cell phone purchase.

Answer -- Hearing people can call anyone who is deaf or hard of hearing by using the Nebraska Relay System. The country wide number is 711. An operator will answer the phone and ask if you have used the relay before. Answer “no” for an explanation of how to proceed with your conversation. Answer -- When a hearing person answers the phone, an operator will say, “This is CA, No. ABC. Someone is calling you through the Nebraska Relay System.

If the apartment has a telephone, you can use your own calling card to make international or mobile phone calls. Prepaid calling cards are widely available for sale in newsstands and convenience stores. You can use them with the apartment's phone to call abroad using a toll-free number. Domestic calls to land lines are free of charge. Back to top

Contact schools, colleges, Deaf Service Centers, or other agencies that work with Deaf people to inquire about the local Deaf population. Typically, Deaf people will know the general local Deaf population in their area. It is safe to estimate that there will be at least one Deaf person for every 1000 hearing people in an area. These numbers may increase in larger areas.

Deaf people tend to value clear communication. If the word "fat" is what is meant, then the word "fat" is used. Hearing people tend to use other, nicer, words such as "overweight," "plump," or "chunky." Hearing people should understand that Deaf people want you to be clear when communicating with them. Say what you mean! Most of the time you will not be too blunt for Deaf people, but they will appreciate your clear communication.

There are a lot of public telephones around and inside the university. You will need a telephone card or some coins to make a phone call. You can buy telephone cards in the university cafeteria, or in book shops in and outside the university. Special telephone cards to call to your home country with special rates are available in specialty shops, like Asia shops.

You may use it from any touch-tone telephone, including cell phones (for cards who advertise cellular or mobile rates) and pay phones. Keep in mind that a payphone surcharge (anywhere from 45¢ - 65¢) is deducted for all calls placed from a payphone. for cell phone usage, you are still responsible for your provider's air time even though you by-pass their long distance. Also, you will normally find that cellular phone card rates are higher than the normal phone card rates.

These rules apply only to telephones in the workplaces of prison employees and staff, which are subject to the same workplace requirements as any other employer. Telephones inside prison cells or inmate areas are not covered by these HAC/VC rules. Please note, however, that telephones provided to prison inmates may be subject to the accessibility requirements of other federal laws, such as Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Just like ordinary people. "Some believed, and some believed not." However in Africa, for example, scores of deaf people have been saved, baptized and nurtured in the Word of God. Many are helping to educate and evangelize other deaf Africans.

The best way to meet Deaf people is to go where they meet. Go to social gatherings such as dinners at the local mall, Deaf Coffee, and some Deaf clubs. Contact Deaf leaders in your community to locate these gathering places.

The greatest need of Deaf people is the same as for hearing people -- to have Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Our ministry is dedicated to the Great Commission of reaching and teaching Deaf people with the Good News about Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches that "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God," Romans 3:23. "All" means all people, even the Deaf. Deafness is not a handicap, but a "communication handicap." Special effort is needed to get the Gospel to Deaf people.

We're either born deaf or become deaf. A person born deaf is said to be congenitally deaf; a person who becomes deaf after birth is adventitiously deaf. Adventitious deafness can be either pre - lingual (occurring during the first 3 years of life). Or post-lingual (becoming deaf after age 3.

Yes, on a limited basis, because the receptionist will have to take the call and find you in the huge Deep Portage building. But once in a while is OK. It's better though to call out with a phone card or use your cellular phone if it happens to work out there (see next question).

Yes ? if you do not wish to order online, you can order by phone, by contacting our sales department on +33 (0) 477 423 010. Note: the treatments and promotions offered on our website are not available for classic mail order by phone or in pharmacies.

Yes you can book by telephone daily between 09h00 and 21h00 local UK time. Please click here to contact our call centre.

This is a cultural and based upon experience. Hearing people have historically dominated Deaf people. Often Deaf people's desires have not been acknowledged or even surpressed. Deaf people can tend to be cautious when dealing with hearing people, possibly because of bad past experiences. This can be overcome as a Deaf person gets to know a hearing person better. What is the difference between big "D" Deaf and little "d" deaf? This is an interesting question.

Places of employment and places of public accommodation are frequented by many persons, including employees and visitors, and the likelihood of a person with a hearing disability being isolated in an emergency and needing access to a telephone in such settings is greater.

Participants can buy €5 or €10 telephone calling cards for inexpensive international calls. It is also possible to be called back.

Some landline phones come with a standard 2.5mm headset jack for use with headsets. For those that do not, you can purchase a Plantronics amplifier and a theBoom landline adapter to make theBoom work with any desk phone.

Demands for current P2P support is majority, so currently only one-to-one communication is supported.

Out-of-towners can arrange for a telephone consult by following the same procedure as above. However, telephone sessions must be pre-paid by cheque or money order (U.S. or Canadian funds).