Call for application. Must be certified by doctor or other professional. Telephone equipment for people who have trouble using a regular phone because of illness or disability. Amplifiers, special ringers, large numbers, speaker phone, hands free phones and text phones for people who are deaf are available through the telephone company, or by calling the Public Utility Commission of Oregon. The Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service allows communications between people using a voice telephone and people using a text telephone.
All calls are strictly confidential and there is no additional charge.
Call the toll free number to use the Oregon Relay Service. FIRS provides a link between both hearing and hearing- and speech impaired individuals. The service is available Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays, from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m, Pacific Time. S.E. 12th Ave. For more information on rehabilitation, counseling or evaluation, call or write.