TEDPA - Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program Association
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ALABAMA
Alabama Telecommunications Access Program
The Alabama Telecommunications Access Program (ATAP) provides Loan TTYs and other adaptive equipment to Alabama Residents with disabilities who require special equipment to use the telephone.
ALASKA
Alaska Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program
TEDP is for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech-impaired or have difficulty communicating on the telephone. The equipment distributed to eligible individuals in Alaska will be Ultratec Miniprint 425 TTY model with direct connect line, turbo code, auto-answer and printer features.
ARIZONA
Arizona Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program (AzTEDP)
The State of Arizona loans telecommunications devices at no cost to resident of the State who need assistance communicating on the phone. AzTEDP is the free, state-funded program that loans telecommunications devices to qualified residents with hearing loss who need phone assistance.
ARKANSAS
Arkansas Telecommunications Access Program
The Telecommunications Access Program provides a loan program of telecommunication equipment to eligible individuals. The program serves Arkansans who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind speech impaired, with a visual, physical and cognitive disability that impairs their ability to effectively access the telecommunications network.
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CALIFORNIA
California Telephone Access Program
The California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) distributes telecommunications equipment and services to individuals certified as having difficulty using the telephone. CTAP is a California State mandated program, under governance of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Equipment and some network services are available at no charge to eligible consumers. DDTP Interview about the ADA 20th Anniversary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0eDTKqsxY4
COLORADO
Colorado Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program (TEDP)
The Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH) has a mandate from the General Assembly of Colorado to help governmental agencies, private agencies and other entities become more efficient in terms of providing services to deaf and hard of hearing constituents across the Rocky Mountain state.
CONNECTICUT
Connecticut Equipment Loan Program
There are three equipment programs in Connecticut. Basic eligibility for equipment is that an individual must be a Connecticut Resident over the age of eight, a subscriber of Regulated Telephone Service and of a disability which prevents regular telephone use.
FLORIDA
Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) is a statewide not for profit organization that provides specialized telephone equipment for citizens of Florida who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and Speech Disabled. FTRI is also responsible for the education and promotion of the Florida Relay Service. Our funding comes from a small surchage, currently 11 cents, on every telephone bill (landlines only)to ensure individuals with hearing loss and speech disabilities have equal access to the telephone system.
GEORGIA
Georgia Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program (GATEDP)
The Georgia Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program (GATEDP) provides a variety of specialized telecommunications equipment to qualified applicants who have difficulty using a standard phone.
HAWAII
Relay Hawaii
IDAHO
Idaho Council for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The United Cerebral Palsy of Idaho provides a library loan for people with disabilities, family members of a person with a disability and any professionals providing services to people with disabilities. The loan is available for 30 days and six items can be checked out at a time by a borrower.
ILLINOIS
Illinois Telecommunications Access Corp (ITAC) Free Equipment Program
Our purpose is to provide telecommunications access to people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, Speech-Disabled and Deaf-Blind. We accomplish this by providing the Illinois Relay Service and issuing equipment that ranges from amplified telephones to Braille phones.
INDIANA
Indiana Telephone Relay Access Corporation (InTRAC)
Indiana Telephone Relay Access Corporation is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1991 by a law passed by the Indiana State Legislature. Its purpose is to provide telephone relay service for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech imapaired. InTRAC's responsbility is to provide the relay service to all citizens residing in Indianaa. This service is referred to as Relay Indiana.
IOWA
Iowa Telecommunications Access Iowa
TAI is a Program created by the Iowa Utilities Board, administered by Deaf Services Unlimited. This voucher program provides a discount of 95% of the average cost for specialized phone equipment.
KENTUCKY
Kentucky Telecommunications Access Program (KTAP)
The Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) of Kentucky is funded by a surcharge on all telecommunication access lines (both wired and wireless) throughout the Commonwealth. Kentucky became the 24th state to implement a specialized equipment distribution program when the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) started the TAP in July 1995. The TAP provides specialized telecommunications equipment (such as amplified phones, CapTel, TDD, VCO, TeliTalk or wireless) at no charge to deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired residents who are at least five years old and have lived in KY for at least one year. The applicant's income is not considered in determination of eligibility and consumers own the equipment once distributed. Each piece of equipment carries a two or four year warranty, depending on the device chosen. The TAP of KY and the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) which was enacted by law in 1991, together provide equal access to telecommunication services for all Kentucky citizens.
MAINE
Maine Telecommunication Equipment Program
The Maine Center on Deafness (MCD) provides advocacy and support for Maine's D/deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened communities. MCD is a private, non-profit agency that serves the entire state of Maine. MCD administers Maine's Telecommunications Equipment Program (TEP), through which adaptive telecommunications equipment is made available to Maine residents who cannot use a conventional telephone due to a cognitive or physical disability. A simple application process will determine if a client is eligible to participate at 'no cost' (Lending) or 'low cost' (Cost Share). Most of our clients qualify as Lending, and are able to borrow the equipment for as long as they need or want it. If 'Lending' equipment breaks down, MCD will replace it at no charge. In addition to adaptive telecommunications equipment, MCD also distributes Emergency Notification System (ENS) Equipment such as one-way and two-way pagers, and emergency weather radios. The pagers are able to receive email-based emergency alerts from the Maine Emergency Management Agency. The Maine Center on Deafness (MCD) Equipment Program is funded by the Universal Services Fund and the Division of Deafness located within the Department of Labor's Bureau of Rehabilitation Services.
MARYLAND
Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT)
Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) provides free assistive telephone equipment to qualifying Maryland residents. Devices are available to customers who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, DeafBlind or have a cognitive, mobility, or speech disability. The MAT Program was established in 1996 and provides equipment on a long-term loan basis.
MASSACHUSETTS
MassEDP
MassEDP is a service that provides residents with a permanent disability access to the telephone network in their homes by offering specialized telephones for free or at a reduced cost, depending on income. This program fosters independence, empowerment, and freedom of choice. Funding for MassEDP is provided through a surcharge on all voice and data telephone lines and identified on your bill as "911 and disability services." This surcharge funds Massachusetts enhanced 911 emergency and disability services, such as the Massachusetts Relay Service and the Specialized Telephone Equipment Program. MassEDP is administered by the Massachusetts State 911 Department and was jointly developed by the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, user community representatives, and the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable. To obtain an application or learn more about the program call a MassEDP Customer Service Representative on 800-300-5658 Voice/TTY, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. MassEDP.com
MINNESOTA
Minnesota Telephone Equipment Distribution Program
The Minnesota Telephone Equipment Distribution Program (TED) provides adaptive telephone equipment to individuals who have a hearing loss, physically and speech disability who have difficulty using a standard telephone. The equipment is loaned out at no cost as a long-term loan to qualified Minnesota residence. The TED Program is funded by a telephone surcharge on all provide wire and wireless telephone lines. It is administered through the Department of Commerce- Telecommunication Access Minnesota (DOC-TAM).
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Project START
As part of its mission to increase awareness of and to promote the use of appropriate assistive technology devices and equipment, Project START has in place a short-term loan program. Equipment or devices loaned to consumers or service providers are of a specialized nature and not commonly available in local markets. Because of financial and storage constraints, so called low-tech devices which are readily available from local sources such as drug stores and discount stores will not be included in the project's inventory of loan equipment.
MISSOURI
Missouri Telecommunications Access Program
The Telecommunications Access Program, mandated by S.B. 721, includes the Telecommunications Access Program for Telephone (TAP-T) and Telecommunications Access Program for Internet (TAP-I). The Missouri Assistive Technology Advisory Council administers both programs. While both programs have many similarities in their administration, they are intended to provide different types of equipment.
MONTANA
Montana Telecommunications Access Program
Montana Telecommunications Access Program was created in the 1989 Montana Legislature. MTAP provides the relay service and an equipment distribution program for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Speech and Mobility Disabled Montanans. People who qualify for our program, receive free telephone equipment to assist them in using the phone.
NEBRASKA
Nebraska Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Program
The State of Nebraska is proud to present the Nebraska Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Program (NSTEP). The goal of this program is to provide monetary assistance to persons with disabilities. These persons will then use the financial assistance to aid in the purchasing of specialized telephone equipment such as amplifiers, signaling devices and TTYs.
NEVADA
Nevada Deaf & Hard of Hearing Advoacacy Resouce Center
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center distributes free Captel phones, amplified phones, TTY's, phone signalers and Q-90s to all qualified applicants with certified hearing/speech loss who are limited in the use of a regular phone. Check out on our website. www.dhharc.org
NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Program (NE- TEDP)
NH TEDP assists individuals who experience difficulties using regular phones be able to obtain phones that can accommodate their needs. Effective July 1, 2007, Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services will be running the Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Program (NH-TEDP) (formally known as the Phone Link Program).
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Equipment Distribution Program
Since 1993, the Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DDHH) has distributed assistive technology to qualified deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind New Jersey residents, as well as those with a serious speech impediment.
NEW MEXICO
New Mexico Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons-TEDP
The State of New Mexico, Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons provides effective leadership, education, advocacy and programs to reduce barriers to the social, economic, educational, cultural and intellectual well - being of Deaf and Hard of Hearing New Mexicans and their families, friends and colleagues. The Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program was established by the New Mexico Legislature in Chapter 54 of the Laws of 1993. The purpose of the program is to distribute free, residential use telecommunications equipment for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and Speech Disabled New Mexicans.
NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program
The Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program (TEDP) provides specialized telephone equipment at no charge to financially qualifying residents of North Carolina who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, or Speech Impaired.
OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma Equipment Distribution Program
The Oklahoma Equipment Distribution Program provides special equipment at little or no cost for individuals with hearing or speaking problems that prevent them from using the telephone.
OREGON
Oregon Telecommunication Devices Access Program
Loans specialized telephone equipment at no cost and with no income restrictions to eligible Oregonians who have at least one of the following impairments: hearing (severe or greater), vision, speech, mobility and cognitive.
PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP)
Pennsylvania's Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) provides free specialized equipment to eligible Pennsylvanians who have disabilities which prevent them from using regular telephone equipment. Created in 1995 as a result of Act 34, the TDDP is implemented by Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), a program of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, in conjunction with the PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and the PA Public Utility Commission (PUC).
RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island Adaptive Telephone Equipment Program
We provide equipment to qualifed individuals who have hearing and or speech impairements, or who suffer from neuromuscular damage or disease, to enable them to use the telephone.
SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina Equipment Distribution Program
Our Program SCEDP serves South Carolina residents who have a hearing, speech, or dual-sensory challenge. Qualified applicants can get free enhanced phones and alerting devices. Please contact us for more information about how to apply or visit www.scedp.org. Amplify Life What does it mean? It’s all about making the most of life. Some things just make life better. Like being free to communicate on the phone in your own way. The right phone can mean closer relationships. With the right phone, you can get things done faster and make things happen. Ask us how to get your free phone and start amplifying life today. SCSDB Partnership The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) partners with the SC Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) to administer SCEDP. Providing services to people who are deaf or blind, to their families, and to the professionals who serve them, the SCSDB offers: • K-12 education programs at Spartanburg main campus • Statewide K-12 educational programs for public schools • Early intervention programs for infants and toddlers • Summer programs for children who are deaf or blind • Educational assessments • Sign language, braille, and large-print services • Assistive communication device distribution • Professional and family workshops Interpreting services • Accessibility and accommodations services
SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota Department of Human Services
Telecomunication Equipoment Distribution Program is for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech-impaired or have difficulty communicating on the telephone. Special equipment is available at no cost to enhance telephone communication.
TENNESSEE
Tennessee Telecommunication Devices Access Program (TDAP)
The Telecommunications Devices Access Program ("TDAP") is established by Chapter 417 of the Public Acts of 1999 (the "ACT"). In accordance with the Act, the program is designed to distribute appropriate telecommunications devices so that persons who have a disability may effectively use basic telephone service. The Tennessee Regulatory Authority was given the responsibility and authority to implement and manage this program.
TEXAS
Texas Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP)
STAP is a voucher program that provides financial assistance for the purchase of specialized assistive equipment or services for individuals whose disability interferes with their ability to access the telephone network.
UTAH
Utah Equipment Distribution Program- Utah Relay
The Equipment Distribution Program is administered by the Utah Public Service Commission. This program provides an equipment loan to low-income people designed to provide assistance to those who absolutely cannot afford equipment on their own.
VERMONT
Vermont Equipment Distribution Program (VTEDP)
A program for Vermonters who need adaptive equipment to communicate. We provide free phones, TTYs, and other equipment to qualified individuals.
VIRGINIA
Virginia Technology Assistance Program, TAP
The Technology Assistance Program (TAP) provides adaptive telecommunication equipment to qualified applicants whose hearing loss or disabilities prevent them from using a standard telephone. Applicants must be deaf, hard of hearing, speech-impaired or deafblind, a resident of Virginia and meet current financial guidelines.
WASHINGTON
Washington Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Program (ODHH)
The Telecommunication Equipment Distribution (TED) in the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH), provides telecommunications equipment for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and Speech Impaired residents of Washington state. Equipment provided on a sliding fee scale based on 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia Telephonic Communication Device Loan Program
We provide a long term loan of specialized equipment to eligible WV residence.
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program (TEPP)
The TEPP is to help people with disabilities buy equipment they need in order to use basic telephone services. The TEPP is paid for by the Wisconsin Universal Service Fund (USF) established by the Public Service Commission. Money collected from Wisconsin telephone service providers goes into the USF.
WYOMING
Wyoming Relay Equipment Distribution
The State of Wyoming provides equipment at no charge to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired and who meet the financial qualifications. The Wyoming Relay/Deaf Service Program is offered by the Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, an agency of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services.
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