Georgia Relay

Early TTY activist, Paul Taylor of Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2021. Some of Taylor’s life accomplishments include forming the first local telecommunications advocacy group in St. Louis, helping to create one of the initial relay services in the countryRelay Missouri, and helping to develop the first TTY. Learn more about Taylor’s life and legacy here:

Today we recognize the life and achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. On this day, many Americans honor Dr. King’s legacy by participating in an act of community service. How will you be giving back to your community today? #MLKDay2021

Now more than ever, it is critical for people to be able to communicate effectively with medical professionals, health care workers, and first responders. With the Coronavirus Visual Tool, Georgia Relay can assist individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing with the best methods of communication during these times of uncertainty. Visit the link below to download and print out this resourceful tool.

See how the Middle Georgia Regional Library is finding new ways to make the library experience more accessible for guests who are deaf and hard of hearing:

Make sure to apply for the Hamilton Relay Scholarship before January 30! With this opportunity, one eligible Georgia high school student who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or has difficulty speaking will receive a $500 scholarship to support their post-secondary education. Apply today!

With a Customer Profile, you can store your most frequently dialed phone numbers, language preference, preferred Relay calling option, and more. Once you have established your personal profile, the next time you make a call the Communications Assistant (CA) will automatically know your communications preferences. Create your Georgia Relay Customer Profile today!

Happy #VeteransDay to all those who have served or are currently serving our country! Did you know that hearing loss is one of the most common military service-related injuries? If you, or someone you know, are a veteran living with hearing loss, you may be eligible for free telecommunications equipment through the Georgia Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program (GATEDP). Visit georgiarelay.org to learn more!

Even though the holiday season might look a little different this year, you can still depend on quality connections made with Georgia Relay! Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Georgia Relay allows users to stay connected through a variety of Telecommunications Relay and Captioned Telephone services. View our list of specialized services today!

Did you know that more than 2.7 million veterans currently receive disability benefits for hearing loss or tinnituswhich is a ringing in the ears? As Veterans Day quickly approaches, Georgia Relay would like to remind our veterans that our services make telecommunication simple, dependable, and convenient for people who have difficulty hearing or speaking over the phoneincluding those who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking. If you, or a veteran you know, are experiencing difficulty using a standard telephone, you might qualify for accessible telecommunications equipment. Visit our website to learn more and apply!

You still have time to sign up for our FREE Traditional Relay Services webinar happening tomorrow from 10:30 11:30 am ET! Learn how Georgia Relay makes communicating by telephone easy, accessible and reliable for everyone, including those who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking. Hurry and save your spot today, before it’s too late!

Tomorrow is a monumental day and it’s important that you participate! Check out this useful resource if you’re planning to vote in person tomorrow. See you at the polls!

Happy Hallo-weekend from your friends at Georgia Relay! Here are a few great health and safety tips to follow this holiday weekend:

Relay services make communicating by phone easier and more accessible for everyone! Learn how during our FREE November 5th webinar. Our outreach coordinator, Brendan Underwood, will introduce you to our services and programs, inform you about our assorted telecommunications equipment options, and answer any questions you may have. Sign up today!

Seats are filling up fast for the Hearing Health Foundation (HHF)'s kickoff of the Hearing Health Hour webinar series! During this free webinar you will learn some helpful solutions to combat hearing loss from 2014 Emerging Research Grants (ERG) scientist Samira Anderson, Au.D., Ph.D., of University of Maryland. Save your spot today!

Check out some of the awesome accessibility features included in the new Apple iOS 14 update!

Georgia's Deaf community seeks better accessibility resources in order to stay up to date with news and critical health information during the COVID-19 pandemic. See how:

Be on the lookout for our outreach coordinator, Brendan Underwood, during this livestream viewing from Aging in Atlanta!

If you find it difficult to hear over the phone, don’t miss our free webinar with Georgia Relay Outreach Coordinator Brendan Underwood on October 22 at 10:30am! Brendan will be explaining Captioned Telephone (CapTel), the free service that provides live captions of phone conversations, allowing you to read along while listening to what is said. He’ll share everything you need to know to access this service and answer all your questions. Click below to register!

Today is World Mental Health Day, and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) has many great resources and services that support individuals throughout their mental health journey. Your mental health matters every day; visit their website to learn more.

Zoom introduces the spotlight feature to improve accessibility to its video conferencing service for people who are deaf and hard of hearing. Read more here: