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amyalexca.bsky.social
Ummm, slim chance of that. It was not an #accessibility/TTY voice assistant —per its garbled, yet RW content, I clocked it as an #AI ‘bot. #CSPANWSJPrimetime
November 10, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Patients in Alaska can do this also. Have a personal representative ask for a special needs ballot. www.elections.alaska.gov/voter-inform...
Voter Assistance and Accessibility Information - Division of Elections
Click on a button below to navigate to each section on the page. For assistance with this page please contact the Division of Elections at (907) 465-4611, toll-free: (866) 952-8683 (within the U.S.), or TTY: (907) 465-3020. Accessibility AssistanceVoting Tablet InformationASL Voter InformationSpecial Needs Voting Audio and Text InformationHelp America Vote Act (HAVA) Accessibility Assistance
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November 2, 2026 at 4:13 PM
calvolunteers.bsky.social
California is preparing for strong winds and increased wildfire danger across portions of the state later this week.
Sign up for local emergency alerts and follow guidance from local officials.
Get started at ready.ca.gov
Bright yellow graphic urging Californians to sign up for safety alerts at listoscalifornia.org/alerts with a phone alert icon and heart symbol. Illustration showing local alerts sent to cell phones, home phones, emails, texts, and TTY devices for accessibility. Warning sign urging immediate evacuation and adherence to evacuation orders for safety.
October 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM
mecfssd.bsky.social
@walmart.bsky.social Many disabled customers can’t use phones, TTY, or video relay. I can use text/email/chat. Your AI and Contact page only have phone/tty, then Customer Care did the same. This is an accessibility gap www.reddit.com/r/mecfsSD/co...
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September 16, 2026 at 12:06 AM
andiforward10.bsky.social
To make sure your voice is heard this fall, make a plan to vote!

Check out the City of Toronto's website for all the information you need! For help with accessibility supports, email accessibleelections@toronto.ca, call 416-338-1111 (press 6), or use the TTY line at 711.

#TOpoli #toronto
Get Ready to Vote! Who Can Vote? To vote in the 2026 Toronto City Elections you need to be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, a resident, renter or property owner in Toronto, and not barred from voting under any law. Prepare to Vote! Make sure you have the right ID. Know the ward you live in. Check accessibility info. The City of Toronto has many supports to support accessibility needs for the election! There are alternate voting options (mail-in, curbside, proxies), accessible voting equipment, and a dedicated election accessibility supports phone line & email. See below for details! Get Involved! Visit our website to find out how you can help make this a city for you, by you! www.andiforward10.ca. @andiforward10
August 26, 2026 at 12:25 AM
archdisabilitylaw.bsky.social
Every student should have equal access to education. Inclusive education helps students with disabilities learn and thrive with their peers.

ARCH is here to support students with disability-related education issues.

Learn more: www.archdisabilitylaw.ca

#Disability
August 25, 2026 at 4:59 PM
crafted-in-code.bsky.social
Accessible Communication, Revisited Through TTY

Adding two vintage TTY machines turned into something more than an exhibit. For a moment, they talked—no phone line required. That moment reshaped the exhibit, adding interactivity & accessibility while revealing how communication was once built…
Accessible Communication, Revisited Through TTY
Adding two vintage TTY machines turned into something more than an exhibit. For a moment, they talked—no phone line required. That moment reshaped the exhibit, adding interactivity & accessibility while revealing how communication was once built around people, not data.
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April 3, 2026 at 2:53 AM
alisonrobin.com
My favorite inventor in history is probably Robert Weitbrecht for a few reasons, but the big one is that he was a Deaf guy who invented a telephone to tty modem which inspired a ton of modems. His legacy is one of tremendous communication accessibility worldwide and also THE SCREECH we know and love
November 7, 2023 at 4:58 PM
thecre8tivediva.bsky.social
Lawd hammercy!!!!!!! A client was called out for an accessibility related issue by someone who is legally blind. The client said, "Well, can't she use TTY?" I told her she can hear! She cannot see!🤦‍♀️
a woman covering her face with her hands with the words " i can 't even " written below her
ALT: a woman covering her face with her hands with the words " i can 't even " written below her
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March 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
porcelainteacup04.bsky.social
☎️ Federal Research. Prepare your script. Here's a template: “Dear [REPRESENTATIVE/SENATOR] [THEIR SURNAME], [ENTER] I am [YOUR FIRST & LAST], your constituent from [CITY, STATE, ZIP]. I must call about [BRIEF MESSAGE]. Thanks for your time; goodbye.” Call… Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121, (voice) 202-224-3091 (TTY) Office of Congressional Accessibility Services: 202-224-4048, (voice) 202-224-4049 (TTY) Federal Relay Service: 800-877-8339 (voice/TTY) Washington, DC, Relay Service: 202-855-1000 (voice) 202-855-1234 (TTY)[4] Repeat with each government official. Repeat once a week. Sources: [1] https://www.usps.com/ship/letters.htm [2] https://www.state.gov/protocol-reference [3] https://guides.lib.berkeley.edu/ContactingOfficials/Tips [4] https://www.house.gov/accessibility Resources: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member https://noai.duckduckgo.com/ https://www.ecosia.org/ https://www.bing.com/?FORM=Z9FD1&PC=MOZB [Author: SBL Email: ShirleyBlongFellow@gmail.com Original File: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z-qPrT2ANts9O0uENKFKUxS4nHB6aWsWywv7AbDUX50/edit?usp=drivesdk]
April 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
svknyc.bsky.social
📞 TTY & relay = rotary phones.

Outdated ≠ accessible.

Businesses need texting, chat & video w/ captions:

www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...

#business #accessibility #telecommunications #CustomerService #CustomerExperience
#business #accessibility #communication #telecommunications #phone #texting #video #customerservice #customerexperience | Svetlana Kouznetsova
📞 Too many businesses still rely on outdated, phone-only communication — excluding millions of people who are deaf, nonverbal, or simply prefer typing over talking. As a deaf customer and B2B accessi...
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September 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
svknyc.bsky.social
TTY and relay are still “ADA compliant” - but not functional for most deaf customers today.

Outdated tools = lost #business.

What should companies offer instead?

I break it down here:

🔗 audio-accessibility.com/news/2025/07...

#Accessibility #telecommunications #CX #InclusiveDesign
TTY and Relay: Technically Compliant, Functionally Flawed - Audio Accessibility
Many companies and organizations still list TTY numbers or recommend relay services as the primary way for deaf or hard-of-hearing customers to
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July 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
purpletuesnov.bsky.social
Deaf users helped pioneer instant messaging, starting with TTY systems in the 60s.
Their fight for connection reshaped how we all communicate.

#DisabilityHistoryMonth #PurpleTuesday #AccessibilityEveryday #DigitalInclusion
A person seated indoors holds a smartphone displaying a messaging app. They wear shorts and sneakers. Text on the image reads: “Did you know? TTY (TeleTYpewriter) systems in the 1960s–70s allowed Deaf users to send typed messages over phone lines. Deaf users were among the earliest adopters of instant messaging.” At the bottom is the Purple Tuesday logo and tagline: “Accessibility Everyday, Everywhere for Everyone.”
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
asmrickzbur.bsky.social
Thirty-six years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, affirming that disability rights are civil rights.

Today, we celebrate the advocates who made it possible and recommit to building communities that work for everyone. #ADA
July 26, 2026 at 3:44 PM
epsteinweb.bsky.social
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May 3, 2026 at 12:45 PM
tahoe-tony1969.bsky.social
The primary phone numbers for the White House are:

Switchboard: 202-456-1414

Comments line: 202-456-1111

For accessibility, the TTY/TDD line is 202-456-6213

Do they actually answer? If so tell them what you think.
March 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
longrhombus.bsky.social
they said titties upon request at the titty surgery place. you just walk in and say "I request titties" and boom. you get boobs. just like the sign.
image of a Teletypewriter accessibility sign, abbreviated to "tty available upon request". I am making light of the fact TTY can be lightly construed as "titty."
February 19, 2026 at 1:56 AM
blowdart.me
I do still believe it should not be the default in any editor or tty app due to accessibility.

I won that argument with Windows Terminal.
October 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
theadhdacademic.bsky.social
ADHD folks and others with cognitive difficulties, you may want to give RTT a try for important phone calls.

I have a strong dislike of phone calls that ventures into some pretty decent anxiety. I turned on RTT/TTY on my phone under the accessibility setting (just what comes with my phone).
September 10, 2023 at 8:27 PM
whatsupdanger.bsky.social
As an Apple user, and a UX designer, Android has some pretty amazing accessibility features either in the works or in the wild

The RTT feature for phone calls on Android springs to mind

https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/9042284?hl=en
May 19, 2023 at 3:50 PM
disabilitydaily.bsky.social
Today on the #Disability Daily #Podcast we celebrate #Deaf American #scientist, science educator, and #historian, Dr. Harry Lang!

Listen & read transcript

#accessibility #a11y #captions #ASL #TTY #technology #DisabledInSTEM #DeafInSTEM #RIT #NTID #ROC #meningitis #StephenHawking #physics #DisHist
Harry Lang with short blonde hair in a dark suit, white shirt, and striped tie sits next to a young Stephen Hawking. Book cover of Turn on the Words! Deaf Audiences, Captions, and the Long Struggle for Access by Harry G. Lang. The cover features a historical black-and-white photograph of a group of people holding signs while marching in the rain, advocating for captioned programs. In the background, a classroom is shown with students watching a film with captions.
June 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
patcat13.bsky.social
It’s one thing to (and I am so guilty of this) outrage post. Call congress. Be a pain in their ass. They should be scared of you not the other way around. Demand accountability.

U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-224-3121
TTY: 202-225-1904

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July 20, 2026 at 1:28 AM
cjoat.blacksky.app
On May 17, I recieved a District Court letter; and, on May 18, I opened it.
youtube.com/shorts/S1k-G... I beat the #case #casedismissal #DistrictCourt #LandlordTenant #civilcase #update #goodnews
A collage with overlapping elements, including handwritten text, red scribbles, and a document. The text includes phrases like *"Especially since I have proven the connection between the mold, air ducts, and death,"* *"So please my trembling,"* and *"I don't wanna let him."* A faint face wearing glasses is visible beneath the layers. A court document from the District Court of Montgomery County, Maryland, dated May 14, 2025, at 9:12 PM, is part of the background. The chaotic composition and distressed markings create a sense of urgency and emotional intensity. A court dismissal notice from the District Court of Maryland, Montgomery County, dated May 14, 2025. The case *Housing Unlimited, Inc. vs. Prehn* was dismissed at the plaintiff’s request. Includes court contact details and accessibility information for TTY users and interpreters. A donation appeal graphic for Prehn Moonwhisper, a Black Trans Disabled Artist recovering from homelessness. Text reads: '$230 raised so far. Donate now to support a @t4tproject creator. A social media post dated May 17, reflecting on transparency in content creation. The creator references a video by Hobikage Games and asks followers, 'Are my current videos honest enough? Would you like to hear more personal thoughts or emotions?' Posted at 1:51 AM with location and weather details (64.4°F, Rockville).
May 19, 2025 at 7:21 AM
jeff-esh.bsky.social
Attempts to call the DOJ's number for the deaf gets routed to India. The number never goes through to the DOJ. By killing DEI they also killed Accessibility. But you never noticed they dropped that letter off. And you bought it.
#YouVotedForThisMAGA
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The TTY/TDD number for the DOJ forces users to "hear" scam ads & never connects them.
TikTok video by TizzyEnt
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February 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM