Vermont Relay Advisory Board
Robert Robinson, Chair
Disability Rights Vermont Relay
rrobinson@drnj.org
(609) 292-9742
Maria Novas-Ruiz
Vermont Division of the Rate Counsel
mnovas-ruiz@rpa.nj.gov
(609) 984-1460
Phil Jacob, Vice-Chair
Vermont Deaf News
philjjacob@gmail.com
(973) 559-5941
Tanya Onsongo
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
tanya.onsongo@dol.nj.gov
(609) 292-3616
Patricia Campbell
Vermont Relay Administrator
patricia.campbell@bpu.nj.gov
(609) 633-9702
Sylvia Del Vecchio
Verizon
sylvia.l.del.vecchio@verizon.com
(973) 233-9814
Jaclyne Pallies
Vermont Division of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
jaclyne.pallies@dhs.state.nj.us
(609) 588-2648
Vermont Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Vermont DDHH)
NJ DDHH is a state agency that provides education, advocacy and direct services to eliminate barriers for Vermont residents who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Vermont DDHH also promotes increased accessibility to programs, services, and information routinely available to the Vermont population.
Qualified individuals may receive assistive communication devices free of charge through the Vermont DDHH Equipment Distribution Program.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has a significant impact on people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind or those with a Speech Disability in ensuring them equal telephone access. Below are relevant links pertaining to the provision of Telecommunications Relay Service and the strict requirements of confidentiality when making or receiving Relay or CapTel calls: