Telecommunications

Some of the major telecommunications suppliers provide a range of specialised telephone products and services for eligible people with disability who are unable to use a standard telephone handset.

People wishing to inquire about telecommunication services and equipment available for improved accessibility for people with disability, should contact their telecommunications provider.

References:

• Printacall Communications Technology 2006, Telstra Disability Equipment Program, Printacall Communications Technology, Sydney, viewed 20 December 2007.
• Telstra Disability Catalogue 2006, Disability Catalogue, Telstra, Melbourne, viewed 20 December 2007.

Relevant Links:

• Call centre systems—accessible
• Mobile phones for the blind or visually impaired
• Telephones – large button
• Telephone visual alarm units
• Telephone volume controls
• Telephones—hands-free
• Telephone light sensors
• Telephone shoulder rests
• Telephone holders—gooseneck
• Telephone headsets—monaural with earpiece
• Telephone headsets—dual channel
• Telephone extension ringers
• Telephone couplers—portable
• Telephone amplification
• Telephone – large number stickers
• Paging devices—auditory
• Paging devices—vibrating
• TTY — telephone typewriters
• Telephones—touch phones
• Telephone voice amplifiers