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From: Warren.King@p0.f429.n275.z1.fidonet.org (Warren King)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Tdd bulletin boards?
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Date: 7 Nov 90 21:21:44 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

> I believe when the ADA goes into effect, TDDs will be provided for ALL
> HI and SI individuals nationwide.  Of course, all will pay the
> surcharge tax on phone bills to provide this - even with the ADA as
> most of the funding is used for our relay services.
> 
Ann,
    Why would all HI and SI people be provided with TDDs?  I can 
understand that the service must be provided, but the equipment?  The 
phone companies do not provide telephones to its customers so why 
should they have to provide TDDs?  This would be a case of reverse 
discrimination!
         -Warren-

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