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jojobean
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18 Dec 2011, 10:58 am

A great solution for those with phone issues is to use a TDD which is used for deaf ppl to communicate over the phone.
The way it works is you type on the TDD device and it is sent to an opperator who then speaks to the person you want to talk to. Then when the person speaks back, the operator types what they said and it is send to your machine.

I think since we have an easier time communicating in writing, this will help those of us who have trouble talking on the phone.

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18 Dec 2011, 7:38 pm

I just use email when possible.



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19 Dec 2011, 10:48 am

Neither one of my kids has any interest in talking on the phone. They will listen for a few seconds and then give the phone back to me. However, they will do Skype for a little while.

They are both very visual.


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19 Dec 2011, 12:26 pm

I just tell people who want/need to communicate with me to use E-mail. "If you call me on the phone, don't expect an answer, or a reply to your message." A TDD is still real time conversation. I prefer writing, as I can get my thoughts organized and make sure the meaning is clear.


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