Ed Bosson
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Dr "Ed" Bosson is best known for his invention of the Video Relay Service which has provided the ability to connect between hearing and deaf communities through the means of video and sign language interpreters. Bosson then went on a long career as an administrator for the Texas Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
David Myers, who was executive director of Texas Commission for the Deaf (now inactive) in an open meeting of Texas Public Commission to borrow Ed Bosson to underwrite a bill for specialized telecommunication assistance program (STAP). PUC approved it. Bosson underwent dozen of interviews of Texas Legislators and underwrote STAP bill that ultimately was approved by Texas Legislators.
After his retirement in 2008, Bosson formed an advocacy based website, bringing the issues to the deaf community regarding the Telecommunications Relay Service which includes Video Relay Service and traditional TTY Relay Service.