Central Taxis
From the collection of
The Sheffy Boys
- Sheffield
- 1993
Central Taxis
Before taxi-booking apps there was only one way to call a taxi, and that was by landline. But what if you were deaf and couldn't hear the phone?
Minicoms, also known as TDDs, were a form of electronic device which allowed people with hearing or speech impairments to communicate by text through a landline telephone - but only if the person at the other end of the phoneline also had a minicom device. Minicoms have been made all-but obsolete by emails, SMS and smartphone apps, but some of the abbreviations created by their users - like 'CU' for 'see you', or 'THX' for 'thanks', are still with us today and have entered mainstream communication.
A magazine-style report on the introduction of a mini-com telephone device to the Central Taxi office Gateshead to help deaf people order a taxi. What are the benefits to both parties?
Tags
Inclusive, Introspective, Inspiring.
Brave voices from historically marginalised groups share inspiring and uplifting stories of hope.
In the late 20th Century, people with a physical or a sensory impairment faced daily battles against a society geared to the needs of the able-bodied mainstream. Here we see authentic stories of affected individuals and institutions creating imaginative solutions, paving the way for a socially-inclusive model of disability which would benefit generations to come.
10 videos in this collection
1
The Sheffy Boys
2
Reality Sandwich
3
Central Taxis
4
Focus on Airs
5
Milan
6
The Visual Quiz
7
A Sporting Chance
8
Grasping the Future
9
Operation Easy Diner
10