Through the Florida Telecommunications Relay
Inc. (FTRI), specialized adaptive telephone equipment is placed on long-term
loan with Florida residents who are hard of hearing, deaf, deaf/blind, or speech
impaired at no charge to the consumer. This equipment includes volume/tone
control phones, TTYs, and increased volume/visual phone signalers.
The DSC provides distribution services for residents of Lee, Collier, Hendry,
Charlotte, and Glades Counties. If you are not a Florida resident,
find out if your state has a telephone equipment loan program.
If you are interested in buying a phone, TTY, signaler, or other assistive
devices, please check out the DSC Online Store.
Our specialized telephones may help you end the frustration
of having to ask people to repeat themselves or make your phone calls for
you. To alert you when the phone rings, we also offer specialized ring signaling
devices. This equipment is loaned AT NO CHARGE for as long as needed to residents who qualify.
How to Borrow Equipment:
-
Download the FTRI
application. If you prefer to have the application mailed to you, please
call 239-461-0334 (ext. 3) or email
FTRI@dsc.us.
-
An audiologist or other approved professional
must certify your FTRI application. (See application for
details.)
-
Bring your certified
application to the Deaf Service
Center office Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm). To receive
equipment in Cape Coral or Naples, please call 239-461-0334 (ext. 3) or email
FTRI@dsc.us
for an appointment.