[nfb-db] Conference Calls

[Maurice Mines]

      In my experience with working with in the deaf blind division  
and consulting with other groups within NFB.  If there is somebody who  
cannot hear the proceedings of the conference call there hearing may  
be at a point for them to use TTY( telecommunications device for the  
deaf) or a Tela Braille sensor (telecommunications device for the deaf/ 
blind.  If this is so, most people use a relay operator who can  
interact with those of use who can hear.   The best advice is that if  
this occurs four things are critical.  One, everyone talk just a  
little slower then they would normally talk as well as be clear.   
Second one person at a time needs to be talking.  Three, time should  
be allowed for the operator to give a response to the individual.   
Four, each person should state their name every time that they talk in  
the meeting allowing the operator to tell the difference between each  
individual.  On another note be aware that if a relay operator is in  
use allow for an extra 20-30 minutes in the meeting, because it takes  
time to make sure that all the information is successfully translated  
to the deaf/blind individual; also allow for evening more time for
conversations that are very detailed and complex.




On Mar 1, 2009, at 5:13 PM, Haben Girma wrote:

> Hi, for those of you who are part of NFB chapters, and other NFB  
> divisions besides the Deafblind Division, how do you handle  
> conference calls? Many of the NFB Divisions have conference calls to  
> discuss issues with all members. Do you simply not participate in  
> these conference calls, or do you have technology that allows you to  
> participate?
>
> Let me know,
> Haben
>
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Maurice Mines
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University of Northern Colorado
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