TTY Machine for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients
The TTY machines for deaf and hard of hearing patients are available for check out from Materials Management. Please call 617-726-9144.

“Point to Talk” Booklets
“Point to-Talk” booklets are available for patients in 19 languages. Arrange for someone from your floor to obtain one for the patient. Sample pages of the "Point-to-Talk" booklets are also available on this website. Click here for more.

“Communication Tool” binder
Inpatient front desks have a “Communication Tool” binder with booklets, guidelines and helpful information such as the Sign Language List and the Communication Access Mini-Guide.

Written translations
Having patients’ handouts translated and available in the most frequently used languages can help with patient care. If you have patient material to translate, contact  Karin Hobrecker the translation specialist.