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TTY Training

Course Description:

Communicating with the hearing-impaired can be a challenge, especially in an emergency. This training meets the Department of Justice standards for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The four-hour seminar will provide participants with the basic information they need to understand how a TTY works and will expose them to the unique culture shared by the hearing-impaired community. Commonly used abbreviations and terms most often used by hearing- and speech-impaired persons will also be presented.

Dates:

Fee: $49

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Questions? e-mail e911@marc.org or call 816/701-8330.