Ohio Relay is a FREE communications service provided by the State of Ohio that bridges the communications gap. The service is quickly growing as more and more individuals become aware of its existence. Our Help Desk has been receiving many Ohio Relay calls, and other offices on campus will undoubtedly be contacted soon. Sprint Communications was awarded the contract in 1997 to provide service through the year 2002. Registered users of the Ohio Relay Service are charged a discounted rate for long distance to compensate for the additional time needed to make the calls.
Calls placed with the service are confidential.
If you have an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number. If that doesn't work, Ohio Relay can contact the appropriate agency for you. Calls placed through Ohio Relay are time-consuming because of the nature of the communication. If you are on the speaking end, speak slowly and clearly so the Communications Assistant can accurately relay the message. Think about what you are going to say or type before you do so.