05/31/2026
? TTY stands for Teletypewriter! So, for National Typewriter Day we wanted to share some quick facts about TTY.
1. The first telephone for people who were Deaf or Hard of Hearing was the teletypewriter (TTY)
2. The first teletypewriter modem was developed in 1960 by scientist Robert Weitbrecht,
3. When TTY relay services began it was run by volunteer programs with limited hours and areas. Now services are available 24/7!
4. In 1987, California became the first state to mandate and establish a state Telecommunications Relay Program.
ID: [A TTY symbol in sunset colors. “4 facts about TTY. 1. The first telephone for people who were Deaf or Hard of Hearing was the teletypewriter (TTY) 2. The first teletypewriter modem was developed in 1960 by scientist Robert Weitbrecht, 3. When TTY relay services began it was run by volunteer programs with limited hours and areas. Now services are available 24/7! 4. In 1987, California became the first state to mandate and establish a state Telecommunications Relay Program.]