[WADNet Post] May 9, 2006: Relay News
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RELAY NEWS
-- May 8: Hamilton Relay News
-- May 13: Hamilton Relay at DeafNation in Atlanta
-- Jul 30: WTRS Annual Picnic
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May 8: Hamilton Relay News
May 8, 2006
For Immediate Release
Contact: Beth Slough, 402-694-3656 v/TTY
TRS Contract Manager/Senior Editor
Hamilton Relay, Inc.
Founder of Telephone Assistance for Wisconsinites with Speech
Disabilities to Receive Award
Madison, WI – Hamilton Relay, the company that provides relay to the
State of Wisconsin, proudly announces that the University of Wisconsin
will award an honorary Doctor of Science degree to Dr. Bob Segalman,
Ph.D. Dr. Segalman founded what has grown to become an FCC mandated,
publicly funded service that allows individuals with slurred speech from
cerebral palsy, ALS, or other speech disabilities to receive help being
understood on the telephone.
The specialized service, called Speech to Speech (STS) allows people
with speech disabilities to make or receive phone calls using their own
voice or voice synthesizer. A STS Communication Assistant (CA) re-voices
what the caller says to ensure that the caller is understood. STS CAs
are specially trained to speak for people with a wide variety of speech
patterns in order for others to understand them.
STS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any telephone in the
United States at no cost to the user. STS requires no special equipment
or registration. STS calls can be initiated by either someone with a
speech disability or by someone who wants to call a person with a speech
disability. Individuals can dial 711 and ask for Speech to Speech (STS)
or can dial 1-800-833-7637 (in Wisconsin) to reach a STS operator directly.
Dr. Segalman may be the very first person with profound cerebral palsy
to receive such an honor from a major university. In recognizing Dr.
Segalman’s efforts in founding STS service to the speech disabled
community, Hamilton Relay Vice President Dixie Ziegler stated, "Dr.
Segalman’s efforts have resulted in increased independence, self-esteem
and employment opportunities for thousands of people with speech
disabilities nationwide. Hamilton Relay commends Dr. Segalman for his
ingenuity."
STS is the only way for many people to communicate over the telephone
with people who are not accustomed to their speech. In fact, every month
users make approximately 12,000 calls nationally. Segalman, a user of
STS who has slurred, whispered speech resulting from profound cerebral
palsy, earned a Ph.D. in social welfare at the University of Wisconsin
in 1972. When asked about his views on the University’s award for his
wonderful service to the community, Dr. Segalman stated, "This is truly
a privilege and I am honored to accept this award. If you were at the
University in the late 1960s, you may remember my little blue golf
cart," joked Segalman.
The University of Wisconsin - Madison will award this prestigious
honorary degree to Dr. Bob Segalman at commencement ceremonies on May 12
in recognition of his accomplishments.
About Hamilton Relay
Hamilton offers a variety of services to enhance relay communication
including Internet Relay, Video Relay, Wireless Relay and CapTelTM. All
services are available at www.hamiltonrelay.com. Hamilton also provides
traditional relay services to 11 states, the District of Columbia, the
Island of Saipan and the Virgin Islands.
About Dr. Bob Segalman
Bob Segalman, Ph.D. has cerebral palsy and developed the concept of STS.
Now it makes telephone use much easier for him. To try out STS, report
problems or get more information: Call 800-854-7784 and ask for Dr. Bob
Segalman (direct 916-362-0982). You may also visit the STS website:
www.speechtospeech.org.
(Contributed by: Beth Slough, Hamilton Relay)
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May 13: Hamilton Relay at DeafNation in Atlanta
Hamilton Relay is coming to DeafNation in Atlanta, Georgia!
Saturday, May 13 at the Georgia International Convention Center –
Exhibit Hall B.
The Hamilton Relay team is looking forward to meeting you! Get a
hands-on experience on our wide array of products and services including:
-Hamilton Relay VRS (D-Link: call.hipvrs.com)
-Hamilton Relay Internet (www.hamiltonrelay.com)
-Hamilton Relay Wireless (AIM screen name: ThatsHamilton)
Get the details on Hamilton Relay’s new Internet Relay and be the first
to get inspired! Features of InspireChat™ include:
- Simple, one-click access
- Responsive, quick connections
- Personal profiles and preferences
- Convenient print and save options
Come by and visit the Hamilton Relay booth between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m!
The Georgia International Convention Center is located at 2000
Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA
30337.
You’re only a click away from connecting with the people you love.
People you count on. People who count on you.
Hamilton Relay. That's what I'm talking about.
(Contributed by: Beth Slough, Hamilton Relay)
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Jul 30: WTRS Annual Picnic
Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (WTRS) Annual Picnic
WTRS is happy to announce that the 14th Annual Picnic will be held July
30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at Warner Park in Madison, WI.
Through the picnic, WTRS expresses sincere thanks to our Wisconsin
customers for using Wisconsin Relay Service.
Last year, over 600 people attended our picnic, and we look forward to
seeing all of you again.
As always, there will be FREE Food, Beverages, Games, Activities and
DOOR PRIZES!
Please make plans to attend with family and friends, the 14th Annual
WTRS Picnic on July 30, 2006!
For more information, please call WTRS Customer Service at
1-800-283-9877 (TTY) or 1-800-395-9877 (voice).
We can also be reached through email at wirelay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Joe Riggio, Hamilton Relay)
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Leslie Riggs
WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
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