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From: Ann.Stalnaker@p0.f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
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Subject: Re: PROBLEMS WITH 911 SYSTEMS AND TDD USERS........
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Date: 3 May 91 04:10:11 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

Jed, I'm not going to quote your message regarding TDD's and the
911 Emergency number - but I do have a suggestion.  Round up
all of the TDD users in your area and have them call the 911
number on a daily basis to give the Police Department some
practice.  Keep at it for about a month, then give it a rest
by waiting another month with no calls (unless there really
is an emergency) and test them again.

This has been very successful in Lawton, OK, however, I seem
to be the only one who keeps them on their toes along with
the hospitals but I guarantee you, they will keep the TDD
hooked up at all times after this trial deal.  I've even
trained the city employees, police officers, firefighters,
emergency room personnel on how to operate a TDD and it's
been rewarding, even though I've wanted to have a screaming
session a few times.  (grin)

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