Florida Telecommunications Relay

AKA:

Florida Telecommunications Relay

Description:

Florida Telecommunications Relay provide programs that allow people who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech impairments to communicate through a communications assistant with people who use a standard telephone or the Internet. The communications assistant relays TTY (text telephone or telecommunications device for deaf and hard of hearing individuals) to the telephone user and types that person's response back to the TTY user. Florida Telecommunications Relay provide three options when using a telephone relay service are voice carry-over, hearing carry-over and speech-to-speech. Equipment is disbursed and maintained by Independent Living Resource Center Jacksonville and other locations. Telecommunication relay services can be reached by dialing 711.

Hours:

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm

Intake Process:

Complete an application on-line (www.ftri.org)
Call for an application

Program Fees:

None to qualified residents

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Applicants must be three years old or older
Certified as having a hearing loss or speech impairment
Permanent Florida resident

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

July 25, 2023

Volunteer Opportunities:

Call for information

Address Listings

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

Non-Profit