Deaf call for better phone access

Deaf people are lobbying politicians in the UK for greater access to technology that helps them use the phone. The BBC reports.

"A mass lobby of MPs is being carried out using the same technology to which deaf people want improved access.

These systems use different means to turn sign language or text into speech to support a phone conversation.

"We want to keep pace with technology," said Ruth Myers, chair of the TAG consortium that is co-ordinating the day of protests."

emily | 8:00 AM | SMS for Deaf/Disabilities |
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