New Mexico Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awards Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Contract

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) November 15, 2011 -- Albuquerque, New Mexico – The Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CDHH) announced that a contract was awarded to Teltex, Inc to provide Telecommunications Equipment Distribution.

The CDHH’s Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program (TEDP) provides free amplified phones, TTys, assistive technology and smoke detectors to qualified Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and Speech Disabled New Mexicans. Teltex will specifically be responsible for the inventory, shipping, warranty, and repairs of the equipment the Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing’s TEDP distributes.

“Teltex’s successful track record of working with over twenty-five State programs makes them the perfect fit for New Mexico. The Commission has worked with Teltex for the last five years and has found their customer service to be outstanding.” said Shannon Smith, Interim Executive Director.

Individuals interested in applying for the Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program can download an application from www.cdhh.state.nm.us/TEDP.aspx. To qualify for a free device individuals must be a New Mexico resident, have telephone service, have a documented hearing or speech disability and have a gross household income of less than $50,000 annually.

“Working together as partners, Teltex and the NMCDHH, are always there for individuals with disabilities in New Mexico.” said Andrew Bond, President of Teltex, Inc.

Teltex, Inc

Teltex, Inc. began as a TTY repair facility in 1997 and quickly became a nationally recognized company for repairing TTY's, Telephone Equipment and Notification Systems for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The company has evolved over the years becoming one of the top distributors of equipment for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. As a national service center they remain one of the only distributors in the country that services every item we sell. For more information, call 1.800.515.8210 or visit www.teltex.com.

About NMCDHH
The State of New Mexico Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides effective leadership, education, advocacy and programs to reduce barriers to the social, economic, educational, cultural and intellectual well-being of Deaf and Hard of Hearing New Mexicans and their families, friends and colleagues. For more information, call 1.800.489.8536 or visit www.cdhh.state.nm.us.

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