Lounge for Deaf people and their allies

[cricket26]

My question to this thread; are there any old school tools I can show her that would help her to communicate when the time comes? I remember TTYD (?) is this still viable and is it easy to use (and does anyone else use it)? Are there other tools I should be aware of? Maybe a book about losing hearing that she could read with tips? I am afraid she will be helpless and ready to be taken advantage of by others. The world she lives in is roughly 1950 and not apt to change. She is smart, with a masters degree so some of this could be a case of "if I don't do it I won't have to do it" but it is hard to tell.

Ideas?

ETA: I am new to this world and really hope I haven't said anything offensive. If so, please educate me.

i really feel for you...i did not have a tty and before texting it was impossible to talk to my sister unless i wanted to go thru the operator (very awkward)...since texting i have been able to communicate and even go for a visit...i think you understand what a milestone that is...i found a device that will let you use an iphone with a tty...not sure if this will help you...http://www.ehow.com/facts_5584756_tty-iphone_.html

good luck and i know how hard it is...hang in there