What if the caller is speech or hearing impaired?

The 911 Telecommunicators are specially trained to detect data signals unique to (TDD/TTY) telecommunications devices for the speech and hearing-impaired caller. These calls are connected to a TDD/TTY machine, which allows direct communications with the caller.

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1. What if the caller speaks a foreign language?
2. What if the caller is speech or hearing impaired?
3. What if I'm calling from a cellular telephone?
4. What if my call is not an emergency?
5. Will they keep me on the phone and ask other questions?