Mississippi Relay

05/25/2026

5 ways STS empowers callers who have speech differences.

Reduces communication barriers.

STS helps callers communicate clearly on all their calls. Including calls with employers, doctors, and service providers.

Preserves the caller’s voice and keeps them in control.

STS users speak for themselves, while the Relay Operator only re-voices words when needed for clarity.

Supports a wide range of speech differences.

Relay Operator are specially trained to understand a variety of speech differences caused by stuttering, apraxia, ALS, stroke, and more.

Allows for real‑time clarification.

Relay Operator can repeat and clarify speech during calls reducing possible frustration and stress for the STS user.

STS service is available anytime and anywhere!

Learn more about STS by visiting mississippirelay.com/speech-disability-service/speech-to-speech/

Video Description: [5 ways STS empowers callers who have speech differences. 1. Reduces communication barriers. STS helps callers communicate clearly on all their calls. Including calls with employers, doctors, and service providers. 2. Preserves the caller’s voice and keeps them in control. STS users speak for themselves, while the Relay Operator only re-voices words when needed for clarity. 3. Supports a wide range of speech differences. Relay Operator are specially trained to understand a variety of speech differences caused by stuttering, apraxia, ALS, stroke, and more. 4. Allows for real‑time clarification. Relay Operator can repeat and clarify speech during calls reducing possible frustration and stress for the STS user. 5. STS service is available anytime and anywhere! The Mississippi Relay logo. Your calls. Your Way. Your STS. mississippirelay.com/speech-disability-service/speech-to-speech/

05/15/2026

Tourette Syndrome can include motor or vocal tics that are often beyond a person’s control. While tics don’t define intelligence or professionalism, situations like phone interviews, virtual meetings, or other calls can feel especially stressful.

Mississippi Relay can help take the stress out of making important phone calls with services designed specifically for people with speech differences.

With Hearing Carry-Over (HCO), and IP Relay you have the option of typing out your message and having your words spoken on calls for you by a communications assistant.

IP Relay makes this calling option available on phones, tablets, or computers through the IP Relay app.

HCO offers the same style of calling service but through a landline HCO device.

During Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, we recognize that everyone deserves communication options that reduce stress and support confidence. Accessible tools help people show up as the professionals they are! Learn more about our relay services for people with speech differences by visiting MississippiRelay.com



ID: [A doctor holds up a hand with a phone icon floating above it. To her left is the Mississippi Relay logo. “Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month. We recognize that everyone deserves communication options that reduce stress and support confidence. Relay services help people show up as the professionals they are.”]

05/09/2026

Communication should never be a barrier, especially on the phone. Mississippi Relay helps people who stutter to connect with confidence, clarity, and control. Swipe to learn how!



ID: [1] “Stuttering Awareness Week. Relay Services help people who stutter make calls with confidence, clarity, and control. Swipe to learn how. “An arrow pointing to the right. [2] “Speech-to-Speech (STS). STS connects people who stutter with a trained relay operator who understands speech differences and revoices words when necessary for clarity. Keep going!” An arrow pointing to the right. [3] “Hearing Carry-Over (HCO). With HCO, you type your side of the conversation for the relay operator to voice on the call for you. When the other party responds, you listen to them directly. What’s next?” An arrow pointing to the right. [4] “IP Relay. IP Relay lets you type your message while the relay operator speaks for you, offering flexibility on days when speaking feels more challenging. How exciting!” An arrow points to the right. [6] Your voice. Your pace. Your choice. Relay services are here to support communication in the way that works best for you!”

05/01/2026

Huntington’s disease can affect movement, thinking, and speech, making phone conversations more difficult over time. No matter where someone is in their journey, relay services are here to help support accessible communication.

Services like Speech‑to‑Speech (STS), Hearing Carry-Over (HCO), and IP Relay give people with Huntington’s the flexibility to communicate in ways that work best for them—so their thoughts are shared clearly and confidently, even when speech differences arise.

This month, we raise awareness and reaffirm that everyone deserves to be heard and understood!

Video Description: [“3 Relay services for people with Speech Differences.” A woman looks around a bright sunny day. “1: (STS) Speech-to-Speech. Use your own voice on calls and a relay operator (RO) re-voices your words when needed for clarity. 2 (HCO) Hearing Carry-Over. Type your words. Then a RO voices them on the call for you. You Listen to what the other party says. 3 IP Relay. Type your words using the IP Relay app. a RO voices them on the call for you. The RO then types everything said on the call for you to read in the app. The Mississippi Relay logo over a timelapse of clouds rolling across a blue sky. “Learn more on MississippiRelay.com.”]

04/29/2026

IP Relay makes accessible calling even easier! With IP Relay, you text everything you want said on the call and our relay operators will voice your written words for the other party to hear. Then, the relay operator will type everything the other party says for you to read on your IP Relay app.
Learn more about this amazing service by visiting MississippiRelay.com.

Video Description: [A woman with a cochlear implant texts on her phone while hanging out in her kitchen. “IP Relay makes accessible calling even easier!” A close-up on hands texting while outside. “With IP Relay, you text everything you want said on the call.” A close-up on a relay operator talking into a headset. “and our relay operators will voice your written words for the other party to hear.” arrows point down to a woman answering a phone. “Then, the relay operator will type everything the other party says for you to read on your IP Relay app.” Hand type on a keyboard and text appears on a phone screen. The Mississippi Relay logo appears. “Learn more on MississipiRelay.com.”]

04/20/2026

Life moves fast—and relay services can help you stay ahead of the curve. From making a reservation, to scheduling a vet appointment, or updating school pickup times, relay services make every day calls more accessible. Learn how staying connected can be easier with Mississippi Relay. MississippiRelay.com. 📱



Video Description: [“Life moves fast and relay services can help you stay ahead of the curve. From making a reservation to scheduling a vet appointment or updating school pick-up times, relay services make everyday calls more accessible.” The Mississippi Relay logo. “Learn more on MississippiRelay.com.”]

04/11/2026

On World Parkinson’s Day, we recognize the importance of communication access for people living with Parkinson’s Disease 💙

Speech changes are a common part of Parkinson’s—affecting up to 90% of people as the condition progresses and often appearing early on. In fact, about 40% of newly diagnosed individuals report speech difficulties, sometimes even before motor symptoms are identified. *

For people who experience speech differences, Speech‑to‑Speech (STS) services are here to support them. STS connects users to trained relay operators who revoice the caller’s words when needed for clarity—making phone calls to doctors, family, workplaces, easier and more accessible.

Everyone deserves to be heard. Today, we raise awareness of tools that support dignity, independence, and connection 📞

*Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12898416/



ID: Missisippi Relay logo. “World Parkinson’s Day. 90%. Speech difficulties are a common feature of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), affecting up to 90% of patients as the condition progresses. 40% Around 40% of newly diagnosed, untreated patients already report speech problems, highlighting their potential as early clinical indicators of PD. STS. Speech‑to‑Speech (STS) helps people with speech differences make phone calls by having a trained relay operator repeat their words for clarity when needed.”]

04/08/2026

Did you see that Disney is celebrating National Deaf history month with Disney Animation’s "Songs in Sign Language." This project will feature three animated musical sequences from recent Walt Disney Animation features reimagined and animated in American Sign Language (ASL).

On April 27, in celebration of National Deaf History Month, Disney+ will proudly debut Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, three animated musical sequences from recent Walt Disney Animation Studios features, newly reimagined and animated in American Sign Language (ASL).

04/07/2026

During Parkinson’s Awareness Week, we recognize the importance of communication access for people living with Parkinson’s disease and other conditions that can affect speech. 💙

Speech‑to‑Speech (STS) services provide vital support for individuals who have speech differences by using trained relay operators who listen carefully and repeat what’s said, when needed for clarity, so calls are clearly understood. This service helps people with Parkinson’s Disease make phone calls with confidence—whether they’re connecting with loved ones, healthcare providers, or essential services.

Clear communication is essential for independence, dignity, and quality of life. This week, we raise awareness of how assistive technologies like STS Relay remove barriers and ensure everyone has a voice 📞



Video Description: [“Speech-to-Speech (STS) service provides vital support for individuals who have speech differences. With STS, a trained relay operator listens carefully on your call and repeats what an STS user says, when needed for clarity. STS helps people with speech differences make phone calls with confidence! Learn more on mississippirelay.com/speech-disability-service/speech-to-speech/.”]

02/14/2026

Cupid’s not the only one making connections today- so is Mississippi Relay! While you’re making calls to your valentines today, make sure to dial 711 to make those connections accessible!



ID: [A vintage valentine with an illustration cupid holding a bow and arrow. “Cupid’s not the only one making connections today. Dial 711 for relay!”]