{"id":11349,"date":"2021-09-08T10:50:38","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T14:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brucetelecom.com\/?page_id=11349"},"modified":"2025-12-18T11:55:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T16:55:21","slug":"bruce-telecom-accessibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brucetelecom.com\/bruce-telecom-accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Accessibility Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-98abd4eb9c6f2a43c99c3a9fc3251d3d\">At Bruce Telecom, we&#8217;re committed to making sure our products and services are accessible to all our customers. Our goal is to provide a fantastic experience for everyone, including those with disabilities or health conditions. We offer a variety of contact methods so you can choose the one that works best for you, and our teams are always here to help. Together, we\u2019ll find the right devices and plan options tailored to meet your needs. As we continue to grow, we&#8217;re constantly looking for new ways to be more accessible and inclusive, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and supported. Below are some of the steps we&#8217;ve taken to create a more accessible environment for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:17px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-button  root-eb-button-hm0hr\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-button-hm0hr \"><div class=\"eb-button-wrapper eb-button-alignment eb-button-hm0hr\"><div class=\"eb-button\"><a class=\"eb-button-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/brucetelecom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ACA-Accessibility-Plan-Bruce-Telecom-LP-2024-06-01-Version-1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruce Telecom&#8217;s 2024-2026 Accessibility Plan<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-button  root-eb-button-5v0ah\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-button-5v0ah \"><div class=\"eb-button-wrapper eb-button-alignment eb-button-5v0ah\"><div class=\"eb-button\"><a class=\"eb-button-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/accessible-canada\/act-summary.html\" rel=\"noopener\">Accessible Canada Act<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:43px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Customer Feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bruce Telecom is committed to making our services more accessible and have introduced products and enhanced services tailored to meet the needs of all our customers.&nbsp; We continue to learn and develop ways in which we can be more accessible and inclusive to meet the needs of people with disabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We welcome your feedback as it provides an opportunity for Bruce Telecom to learn and improve your experience.&nbsp; Feedback can be general or specific, but providing more details such as the date, the name of the webpage, application or activity involved, may make it easier for us to understand your concerns. Feedback can be sent to our Director of Customer Experience using any of the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-4 gb-4-col-equal\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bf1f67a9bbb26b142859f4fbc2f19c8c\"><strong>Mail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Bruce Telecom<br>Director of Customer Experience<br>3145 Highway 21<br>Tiverton, Ontario<br>N0G 2T0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3d06f3cbf9de529e88228720913a4cec\"><strong>Email<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">accessible@brucetelecom.com<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71d3c39e750f9767988bb8bfdce43a90\"><strong>Online Webform<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/2GJXM6J\">Please take this short survey<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14085af420d543c3756c6cdac0efc6fa\"><strong>Phone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1-866-517-2000<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bruce-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd7fd686c4e25672b10d313b9f12f463\"><strong>Anonymous Feedback<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals providing feedback have the opportunity to provide personal information and contact information but those things are not required if they wish to remain anonymous.&nbsp; If anyone wishes to submit feedback anonymously, the online webform may be the best method to do so.&nbsp; The online webform ensures we are not exposed to any personal information such as name, address, or contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will acknowledge accessibility feedback received, other than feedback provided anonymously. If contact information is shared, we may follow up with you. Personal information you provide will remain confidential and will be managed following privacy laws. This information will only be shared per these laws or with your consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bruce-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8a965a5cc891895a0624ffa555ba71f\"><strong>Acknowledgement of Feedback<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatic acknowledgement of receipt will be sent for feedback received by email and webform.&nbsp; Feedback provided through telephone involves direct interaction with a Bruce Telecom employee, therefore the employee will acknowledge receipt of the feedback. For feedback received by mail, if contact information is provided, an acknowledgement will be mailed to the address provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bruce-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b466fd25dbd61b62823718cc0bc23c09\"><strong>How feedback will be used<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feedback will help Bruce Telecom to continuously improve our accessibility efforts.&nbsp; Some feedback may not require a direct response or immediate follow-up, and some may highlight issues that need to be addressed right away.&nbsp; However, all feedback received will help Bruce Telecom develop its future accessibility plans and it will help us know how we are progressing towards our accessibility goals.&nbsp; The feedback we receive will be taken into consideration when we write our accessibility progress reports, published in the years between our accessibility plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bruce-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ee41b40ae33284d32b1ca8f812ae16b\"><strong>Retention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All feedback will be stored at Bruce Telecom for the required seven-year period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-bruce-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59204aa65dd825487b3b41bd8766f37f\"><strong>Request Documents in Alternative Formats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a copy of the Feedback Process, Accessibility Plan, or our Progress Reports in an alternate format such as print, large print, braille, audio, or other agreed-upon formats, contact us by sending an email to <a href=\"mailto:accessible@brucetelecom.com\">accessible@brucetelecom.com<\/a> with one of the feedback methods mentioned on this page. In your correspondence, please include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The name of the document(s) you wish to receive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The document format you wish to receive (example: Large Print)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your preferred language (English or French)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your name, mailing address or email address so we can successfully complete your request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We will provide the format you ask for as soon as possible. Braille and audio formats may take up to 45 days. Print, large print and electronic formats may take up to 20 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will use the feedback we receive to help us prepare our progress report and next accessibility plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Accessible Cellular Services for Customers with Disabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion  root-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-accordion-2h8fo \"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container eb-accordion-2h8fo\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"fas fa-angle-right\" data-expanded-icon=\"fas fa-angle-down\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-jy7ca eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Physical<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>Settings:<\/strong><br>Personalize the accessibility settings on your phone, such as assistive touch, home-click speed and screen timeout. Use your eye movements to control scrolling, display direction and video pausing.<br><strong>Call Management<\/strong>:<br>Take control of your calls by setting speed-dial shortcuts, using automatic redial, and automatically answering calls using the speakerphone or headset.<br><strong>Notifications:<\/strong><br>Explore your phone\u2019s notification settings and choose from a variety of audio, visual, and vibrating alerts.<br><strong>Voice Control:<\/strong><br>Use voice commands to perform a variety of tasks. Make calls, browse the Internet, send messages, and more.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Find the phone that\u2019s right for you<\/span><\/strong><br>Bruce Telecom offers a large line-up of smartphones with built-in accessibility features. You can find phones that meet your unique needs by selecting the features that are important to you.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bell.ca\/Accessibility_services\/Mobile_handsets\">Visit our line-up of accessible phones\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Call Display<\/strong><br><\/span>See the caller\u2019s name or phone number before you answer or in case you miss a call. Call Display is already included in most rate plans. If you\u2019re not subscribed, please contact our Customer Care Team to find out pricing and have it added to your service at 1-866-517-2000 option 2.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Email to Text<\/span><\/strong><br>Send and receive email via text message which helps reduce the need to open multiple messaging applications.\u00a0 All Bruce Telecom\/Bell cellular phones have a unique email address: phone number@txt.bell.ca. For example, 4165555555@txt.bell.ca.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Visual Voicemail<\/span><\/strong><br>Manage your voice messages without having to dial in to your mailbox. Scan, listen to and manage messages right on your smartphone screen. Available on select iPhone smartphones.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/support.bell.ca\/mobility\/products\/iphone-visual-voicemail?&amp;amp;&amp;&amp;#step1\">More about Visual Voicemail for iPhone<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Voice Dialing<\/span><\/strong><br>Make a call by simply speaking the name or number of the person you want to reach. Available on a large selection of cellular phones and smartphones.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">National Do Not Call List<\/span><\/strong><br>Reduce unwanted telemarketing calls by registering your phone number on the National Do Not Call List. Ways to register:<br>\u2022 Online at www.LNNTE-DNCL.gc.ca<br>\u2022 By phone at\u00a0<strong>1 866 580- DNCL (3625)<\/strong><br>\u2022 Via TTY device at\u00a0<strong>1 888 362-5889<\/strong><br>\u2022 By faxing your fax number to\u00a0<strong>1 888 362-5329<\/strong><br><br>There is no charge to register your number(s) on the National Do Not Call List.<br>Your number(s) will remain on the National Do Not Call List indefinitely.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Enhanced 9-1-1 (e9-1-1)<\/span><\/strong><br>If you need to call 9-1-1 from your cellular phone, your device can provide emergency operators with your cellular phone number and location information.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/brucetelecom.com\/enhanced-911-your-cellphone\/\">More about e9-1-1\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Operator Assistance<\/span><\/strong><br>If eligible, operators can place local calls and navigate Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems for you, free of charge. The surcharge for operator-assisted long distance calls is also waived.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Free Directory Assistance<\/span><\/strong><br>If you\u2019re unable to use the directory and you\u2019re eligible, you\u2019ll be exempt from paying local and long distance charges for Directory Assistance and Automatic Directory Assistance Call Completion.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Voicemail to Text<\/strong><br><\/span>Voicemail to Text transcribes incoming voicemail into text messages (SMS) and delivers them to your cellular phone so you can quickly read your voicemail when you\u2019re busy or unable to dial in. The feature can convert messages in English or French.<br><br>If you\u2019re not subscribed, please contact our Customer Care Team to find out pricing and have it added to your service at 1-866-517-2000 option 2.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Self Serve with MyBell<\/span><\/strong><br>Manage your cellular services online with MyBell. Take care of tasks such as reviewing bills and checking usage.\u00a0 You can access MyBell by downloading the app to your device or through a web browser.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/mybell.bell.ca\/Registration\">Register for MyBell<\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"http:\/\/mybell.bell.ca\/\">Log in to MyBell<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-drped eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Speech<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p><strong>Messaging:<\/strong><br>Use your phone\u2019s email, text messaging, and instant messaging features to communicate.<br><strong>Assisted Communication:<\/strong><br>Enjoy conversations by enabling the text-to-speech feature on your phone. You can type what you\u2019d like to say and the feature will read the message out loud.<br><strong>Video Calling:<\/strong><br>Communicate in sign language using a video calling app such as FaceTime, or Video Relay Service (VRS), which uses an interpreter. Bruce Telecom customers can use VRS without paying data charges. Learn More<br><strong>TTY:<\/strong><br>Many cell phones have a TTY mode. Depending on the phone, it may have built-in TTY software, or allow you to connect the phone to an external TTY device, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Find The Phone That&#8217;s Right For You<\/strong><br><\/span>Bruce Telecom offers a large line-up of smartphones with built-in accessibility features. You can find phones that meet your unique needs by selecting the features that are important to you.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bell.ca\/Accessibility_services\/Mobile_handsets\">Visit our line-up of accessible phones\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Self Serve with MyBell<\/span><\/strong><br>Manage your cellular services online with MyBell. Take care of tasks such as reviewing bills and checking usage.\u00a0 You can access MyBell by downloading the app to your device or through a web browser.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/mybell.bell.ca\/Registration\">Register for MyBell<\/a>\u00a0<br><a href=\"http:\/\/mybell.bell.ca\/\">Log in to MyBell<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Operator Assistance<\/strong><br><\/span>If eligible, operators can place local calls and navigate Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems for you, free of charge. The surcharge for operator-assisted long distance calls is also waived.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Relay Service<\/strong><br><\/span>This service lets people with hearing or speech disabilities communicate with hearing persons by phone with the help of trained operators.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Video Relay Service<\/span><\/strong><br>This service lets people with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate with hearing people by phone with the help of a sign language interpreter over video.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/srvcanadavrs.ca\/en\/\">Canada Video Relay Service<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/srvcanadavrs.ca\/en\/resources\/resource-centre\/vrs-basics\/register\/\">Register for Video Relay Service<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Enhanced 9-1-1 (e9-1-1)<\/span><\/strong><br>If you need to call 9-1-1 from your cellular phone, your device can provide emergency operators with your cellular phone number and location information.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/brucetelecom.com\/enhanced-911-your-cellphone\/\">More about e9-1-1\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Text with 9-1-1 (T9-1-1)<\/span><\/strong><br>This service allows deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired persons to communicate with 9-1-1 call center&#8217;s using text messaging (SMS).<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bell.ca\/Accessibility_services\/T911\">More about and to register for Text with 9-1-1\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Free Directory Assistance<\/strong><\/span><br>If you\u2019re unable to use the directory and you\u2019re eligible, you\u2019ll be exempt from paying local and long distance charges for Directory Assistance and Automatic Directory Assistance Call Completion.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-dnlsi eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Cognitive<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p><strong>Guided Controls:<\/strong><br>Customize the notifications you receive, use web readers to reduce visual clutter on websites, and set options for controlling touch and other device interactions.<br><strong>Custom Contacts:<\/strong><br>Add pictures and ringtones to each contact on your contact list to help you recognize names and numbers.<br><strong>Alerts and Reminders:<\/strong><br>Set alerts, voice notes and text reminders to help you remember important tasks and details.<br><strong>Voice Control:<\/strong><br>Use voice commands to perform a variety of tasks. Make calls, browse the Internet, send messages and more.<br><strong>Assisted reading and writing:<\/strong><br>Use predictive text and voice control to write messages. Have emails, messages and web pages read out loud to you.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Find The Phone That&#8217;s Right For You<\/strong><br><\/span>Bruce Telecom offers a large line-up of smartphones with built-in accessibility features. You can find phones that meet your unique needs by selecting the features that are important to you.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bell.ca\/Accessibility_services\/Mobile_handsets\">Visit our line-up of accessible phones\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Alternate Formats<\/strong><\/span><br>Upon request, you can get your bills and certain other documents in Braille, large print, audio CD or eText CD.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Operator Assistance<\/strong><\/span><br>If eligible, operators can place local calls and navigate Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems for you, free of charge. The surcharge for operator-assisted long distance calls is also waived.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>National Do Not Call List<\/strong><\/span><br>Reduce unwanted telemarketing calls by registering your phone number on the National Do Not Call List.<br>Ways to register:<br>\u2022 Online at\u00a0<strong>www.LNNTE-DNCL.gc.ca<\/strong><br>\u2022 By phone at\u00a0<strong>1 866 580- DNCL (3625)<\/strong><br>\u2022 Via TTY device at\u00a0<strong>1 888 362-5889<\/strong><br>\u2022 By faxing your fax number to\u00a0<strong>1 888 362-5329<\/strong><br><br>There is no charge to register your number(s) on the National Do Not Call List.<br><br><strong>Your number(s) will remain on the National Do Not Call List indefinitely.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Enhanced 9-1-1 (e9-1-1)<\/strong><br><\/span>If you need to call 9-1-1 from your cellular phone, your device can provide emergency operators with your cellular phone number and location information.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/brucetelecom.com\/enhanced-911-your-cellphone\/\">More about e9-1-1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Free Directory Assistance<\/strong><\/span><br>If you\u2019re unable to use the directory and you\u2019re eligible, you\u2019ll be exempt from paying local and long distance charges for Directory Assistance and Automatic Directory Assistance Call Completion.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Call Display<\/strong><\/span><br>See the caller\u2019s name or phone number before you answer or in case you miss a call. Call Display is already included in most rate plans. If you\u2019re not subscribed, please contact our Customer Care Team to find out pricing and have it added to your service at 1-866-517-2000 option 2.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Visual Voicemail<\/strong><\/span><br>Manage your voice messages without having to dial in to your mailbox. Scan, listen to and manage messages right on your smartphone screen. Available on select iPhone smartphones.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/support.bell.ca\/mobility\/products\/iphone-visual-voicemail?&amp;amp;&amp;&amp;#step1\">More about Visual Voicemail for iPhone<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-tr9go eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Hearing<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p><strong>How to get the most out of your service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Messaging:<\/strong><br>\u2022 Use your phone\u2019s messaging features to communicate, such as text messaging (SMS), email, instant messaging (IM), and multimedia messaging (MMS).<br><strong>Notifications:<\/strong><br>\u2022 Explore your phone\u2019s notification settings and choose from a variety of audio and vibrating alerts.<br><strong>Video Calling:<\/strong><br>\u2022 Communicate in sign language using a video calling app such as FaceTime, or Video Relay Service (VRS), which uses an interpreter. Bruce Telecom customers can use VRS without paying data charges.<br><strong>Closed Captioning:<\/strong><br>\u2022 Turn on closed captioning when watching video on your device.<br><strong>TTY:<\/strong><br>\u2022 Many cell phones have a TTY mode. Depending on the phone, it may have built-in TTY software, or allow you to connect the phone to an external TTY device, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Find the phone that\u2019s right for you<\/strong><br><br>Bruce Telecom offers a large line-up of smartphones with built-in accessibility features. You can find phones that meet your unique needs by selecting the features that are important to you.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bell.ca\/Accessibility_services\/Mobile_handsets\">Visit our line-up of accessible phones&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>National Do Not Call List<\/strong><br><br>Reduce unwanted telemarketing calls by registering your phone number on the National Do Not Call List. Ways to register:<br>\u2022 Online at&nbsp;<strong>www.LNNTE-DNCL.gc.ca<\/strong><br>\u2022 By phone at&nbsp;<strong>1 866 580- DNCL (3625)<\/strong><br>\u2022 Via TTY device at&nbsp;<strong>1 888 362-5889<\/strong><br>\u2022 By faxing your fax number to&nbsp;<strong>1 888 362-5329<\/strong><br><br>There is no charge to register your number(s) on the National Do Not Call List.<br><strong>Your number(s) will remain on the National Do Not Call List indefinitely.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Call Display<\/strong><br><br>See the caller\u2019s name or phone number before you answer or in case you miss a call. Call Display is already included in most rate plans. If you\u2019re not subscribed, please contact our Customer Care Team to find out pricing and have it added to your service at 1-866-517-2000 option 2.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Voicemail to Text<\/strong><br><br>Voicemail to Text transcribes incoming voicemail into text messages (SMS) and delivers them to your cellular phone so you can quickly read your voicemail when you\u2019re busy or unable to dial in. The feature can convert messages in English or French.<br><br>If you\u2019re not subscribed, please contact our Customer Care Team to find out pricing and have it added to your service at 1-866-517-2000 option 2.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Text with 9-1-1 (T9-1-1)<\/strong><br><br>This service allows deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired persons to communicate with 9-1-1 call centres using text messaging (SMS).<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bell.ca\/Accessibility_services\/T911\">More about and to register for Text with 9-1-1&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Self serve with MyBell<br><br>Manage your cellular services online with MyBell. Take care of tasks such as reviewing bills and checking usage.&nbsp; You can access MyBell by downloading the app to your device or through a web browser.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/mybell.bell.ca\/Registration\">Register for MyBell<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"http:\/\/mybell.bell.ca\/\">Log in to MyBell<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Relay service<\/strong><br><br>This service lets people with hearing or speech disabilities communicate with hearing persons by phone with the help of trained operators.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Video Relay Service<\/strong><br><br>This service lets people with hearing or speech disabilities to communicate with hearing people by phone with the help of a sign language interpreter over video.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/srvcanadavrs.ca\/en\/\">Canada Video Relay Service<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/srvcanadavrs.ca\/en\/resources\/resource-centre\/vrs-basics\/register\/\">Register for Video Relay Service<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bell IP Relay<\/strong><br><br>This service lets people with hearing or speech disabilities communicate with hearing persons through a web-enabled computer and with the help of trained operators.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bell.ca\/Accessibility_services\/Bell_IP_Relay\">More about and to register for Bell IP Relay&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>Operator assistance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>If eligible, operators can place local calls and navigate Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems for you, free of charge. The surcharge for operator-assisted long distance calls is also waived.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-z2xba eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Vision<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-2h8fo\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p><strong>Settings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Adjust display settings such as fonts, colours, brightness, and contrast ratios to personalize your phone. Assign speed dial to contacts and create a shortcut to the accessibility menu.<br><strong>Notifications:<\/strong><br>Explore your phone\u2019s notification settings and choose from a variety of audio and vibrating alerts.<br><strong>Voice Control:<\/strong><br>Use voice commands to perform a variety of tasks. Make calls, browse the Internet, send message, and more.<br><strong>Screen Reader:<\/strong><br>Access you phone using a touch-controlled screen reader.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Find The Phone That&#8217;s Right For You<\/strong><br><\/span>Bruce Telecom offers a large line-up of smartphones with built-in accessibility features. You can find phones that meet your unique needs by selecting the features that are important to you.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bell.ca\/Accessibility_services\/Mobile_handsets\">Visit our line-up of accessible phones\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Operator Assistance<\/strong><\/span><br>If eligible, operators can place local calls and navigate Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems for you, free of charge. The surcharge for operator-assisted long distance calls is also waived.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Free Directory Assistance<\/strong><\/span><br>If you\u2019re unable to use the directory and you\u2019re eligible, you\u2019ll be exempt from paying local and long distance charges for Directory Assistance and Automatic Directory Assistance Call Completion.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Alternate Formats<\/strong><\/span><br>Upon request, you can get your bills and certain other documents in Braille, large print, audio CD or eText CD.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>National Do Not Call List<\/strong><\/span><br>Reduce unwanted telemarketing calls by registering your phone number on the National Do Not Call List. Ways to register:<br>\u2022 Online at\u00a0<strong>www.LNNTE-DNCL.gc.ca<\/strong><br>\u2022 By phone at\u00a0<strong>1 866 580- DNCL (3625)<\/strong><br>\u2022 Via TTY device at\u00a0<strong>1 888 362-5889<\/strong><br>\u2022 By faxing your fax number to\u00a0<strong>1 888 362-5329<\/strong><br><br>There is no charge to register your number(s) on the National Do Not Call List.<br><strong>Your number(s) will remain on the National Do Not Call List indefinitely.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Relay Service<\/strong><\/span><br>This service lets people with hearing or speech disabilities communicate with hearing persons by phone with the help of trained operators.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Enhanced 9-1-1 (e9-1-1)<\/strong><\/span><br>If you need to call 9-1-1 from your cellular phone, your device can provide emergency operators with your cellular phone number and location information.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/brucetelecom.com\/enhanced-911-your-cellphone\/\">More about e9-1-1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Voice Dialing<\/strong><br><\/span>Make a call by simply speaking the name or number of the person you want to reach. Available on a large selection of cellular phones and smartphones.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4edacb373bb951ea551c3339ad898705\"><strong>Cellular Accessibility Discount<\/strong><br>Eligible customers with hearing, vision, speech, cognitive, and physical (mobility and dexterity) accessibility needs will receive a $20\/month off any current Connect Everything or Unlimited Smartphone rate plan.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/brucetelecom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bruce-Telecom-Accessibility-Certification-Form_FV.pdf\">Click here for accessibility form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bruce Telecom Cellular Accessibility Return Guidelines<\/strong><br>Bruce Telecom customers with self-identified accessibility needs are eligible for an extended trial period when purchasing cellular service on a term commitment. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/brucetelecom.com\/bruce-telecom-accessibility-return-guidelines\/\">Click here to learn more about Accessibility Return Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Contact Us About Accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-4 gb-4-col-equal\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hours of Operation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm<br>Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Email<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>accessible@brucetelecom.com <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Phone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>519-368-2000 \/ option 2<br>1-866-517-2000 \/ option 2<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Mail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessibility Services<br>3145 Highway 21<br>Tiverton, Ontario. 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