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nowadays the big thing in the states is broadband based video phones like a sorenson vp-100 (itself a rebadged d-link 'eye-2-eye'). these allow the deaf to talk to eachother using their native language, (here ASL) instead of forcing them to type in english. they can also call the hearing via a relay operator, like with the ttys. most deaf households recieve these videophones for free from relay providers, and sometimes even broadband, as the relay companies costs are largely subsidized by the gov't under the ADA.

this tech is relatively pretty old-school....surprised to see it on engadget.]]>Oct 20th 2006 4:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/10/19/telecoms-opening-up-for-deaf-callers/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/19/telecoms-opening-up-for-deaf-callers/Oct 20th 2006 7:00PM