Speech to Speech (STS)

Speech to Speech Relay is a nationwide toll free telephone service that enables people with speech disabilities who have great difficulty communicating to use a telephone with the assistance. STS is a form of Relay Services that provides Communications Assistants (CAs) for people with speech disabilities who have difficulty being understood on the phone. STS CAs are trained individuals familiar with many different speech patterns and language recognition skills. The CA makes the call and repeats the words exactly. Individuals using STS include those with cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, a laryngectomy, ALS, stuttering, muscular dystrophy, stroke, and other conditions affecting clarity of speech. Call the number in your state and ask the CA to dial the number you wish to call.
Additional URL: http://www.speechtospeech.org/index.html
http://www.fcc.gov/guides/speech-speech-relay-service