The grant is part of Project Endeavor and was provided to install video phones in public areas as part of an effort to improve communication access for the deaf and hard of hearing.
The video phone, installed by Communication Services for the Deaf Inc., lets hearing impaired people communicate via sign language, lip reading or an interpretive relay service. It is free to use, available to the public and located at the information desk near the security checkpoint.
The airport has had TTY phones available for several years, which allow users to either type or speak their message into a relay service. The phones work but are considered antiquated by the industry.
“We strive to keep Tulsa International Airport accessible to all,” says Alexis Higgins, deputy airports director of marketing. “We’re excited to have this modern and improved communication technology available at TUL.”
