History of the TTY

Question 1

Who invented the TTY

Answer 1

Robert Weitbrecht

In conjunction with James C. Marsters and Andrew Saks

Question 2

What does TTY stand for

Answer 2

TeleTYpewriter

Question 3

When was the TTY invented

Answer 3

1960’s

Question 4

What is a TTY

Answer 4

A device using the receiver of a telephone and a typewriter to allow communication between the deaf/hard of hearing

Question 5

How does a deaf person know they are being “Called” with a TTY

Answer 5

The Call triggers a flashing light

Question 6

How can TTY’s improve deaf safety?

Answer 6

Once hospitals and first responders installed TTY’s deaf could call for emergency help - something they were never able to do before.

Question 7

Who was the first person who formed an advocacy group for major distribution of the TTY?

Answer 7

Paul Taylor

Question 8

Where did Paul taylor start with his distribution efforts?

Answer 8

St. Louis Missouri

He Also advocated for nationwide TTY systems

Question 9

When did Paul taylor start with his distribution efforts?

Answer 9

1968

Question 10

How did the TTY affect modern technologies?

Answer 10

It led to the invention of text relay service

(Hearing -> Deaf and back over the phone. using an intermediatary