Hi Judie,

 

AT&T has a relay service that works over AIM (AOL Instant Messenger).  Your client could use it with AIM on a computer, or with the AIM app for the iPad/iPod/iPhone.  You can learn more at: http://relayservices.att.com/content/118/How_to_IM_Relay.html

 

I hope this helps!

 

Betts Peters, MA, CCC-SLP

Assistive Technology Services Coordinator

The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter

700 NE Multnomah St, Suite 870

Portland, OR 97232

503-238-5559

800-681-9851

Fax: 503-296-5590

Website: www.alsa-or.org

 

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From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Judie Benwick
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 10:30 AM
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: TTY and iPAD or iPhone compatiblity

 

Good afternoon everyone,

 

I received a question from a PALS who is still able to use his hands but is not able to communicate by telephone because of his speech impairment.  He is asking if it is possible to use a laptop or iPad or iPhone to connect to a TTY or HCO system.  He would prefer the iPAD or iPhone over specialized  TTY equipment or a Uniphone.  Thanks very much for your help with an answer.

 

Judie

 

Judie Benwick, MSH, MPH, CHES

Care Coordinator

(Toll-free) 888-257-1717, ext. 112

(Jacksonville) 904-688-0886

(Fax) 904-685-5203

 

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