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Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program

The Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP) is a California State mandated program, under governance of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

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California Telephone Access Program - Equipment

The California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) under the DDTP distributes telecommunications equipment and services to individuals certified as having functional limitations of hearing, vision, mobility, speech and/or interpretation of information.

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California Relay Service

California Relay Service (CRS) provides specially-trained operators to relay telephone conversations back and forth between people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-disabled and all those they wish to communicate with by telephone.

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Program Highlights and Updates

2/11/2008. Let Your Fingers Do the Talking… (UPDATE).
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is launching a pilot program to put Sidekicks (wireless text device) into the hands of low-income Deaf and Hard of Hearing Californians. To download the application form, Click here for more info about Let Your Fingers Do the Talking… (UPDATE)

2/1/2008. MCI is now GoAmerica!.
GoAmerica purchased MCI's TRS Business in January 2008. That includes its share in the California Relay Service and Speech to Speech Relay.
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12/29/2004. 711 Choice.
California relay users, including Speech To Speech, now have a choice of three providers: MCI, Nordia and Sprint, by dialing 711. To learn more about 711 choice and how to register, Click Here.

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