Communication Devices in History
Respond to the following questions after viewing the documentary Through Deaf Eyes
A phone for deaf people
How did individuals who are deaf get in touch with one another before having access to a telephone?
Answer:
Went over to the house
What is this device called?
Answer:
Teletypewriter or TTY
Who developed this technology for the deaf community?
Answer:
Robert Weitbrecht
What is one other technological device that individuals in the deaf community would use?
Answer:
Texting, Video phone, VRI
How did deaf people gain access to this new technology?
Answer:
Had to find the equipment on their own
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