Pete:

Very valuable info!!!! Thank you for taking the time to investigate this, it will halp alot of people.

I know as far as the regular landline goes there are a few different things out there to help. There is a special department at Verizon for people who have speech and hearing disabilities. It can help provide equipment to those who are challenged. There are things like video phones or typing to a nutruel party who will read it to the person you are calling. Check the white pages of the phone book for the number. The department is called Verizon Center for Customers with Disabilities.

Very important is 911. Most cell phones are not 911 compatable. Sure, you can call 911 but it will not pin point your exect location.

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile