Free Phone Program for Individuals with Visual Impairment
Free phone programs are available for individuals with visual impairment in some states. See the list below to find a program near you!
Arkansas
Arkansas Telecommunications Access Program
(800) 981-4463 (V/TTY)
(501) 686-9693 (V/TTY)
https://arktap.org/about/
The Arkansas Telecommunications Access Program will supply a free Samsung Galaxy J7 with Synapptic for those who qualify
California
California Telephone Access Program (CTAP)
(800) 806-1191 (V)
(800) 806-4474 (TTY)
http://ddtp.cpuc.ca.gov/HomePage.aspx
Maryland
Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT)
(800) 552-7724 (V/TTY)
(410) 767-6960 (V/TTY)
(443) 453-5970 (VP)
http://doit.maryland.gov/mdrelay/Pages/equipment.aspx
Missouri
Missouri Telecommunications Access Program (TAP)
(816) 655-6700 (V)
(816) 655-6711 (TTY)
https://at.mo.gov/telecom-access-program/tap-wireless.html
Oregon
Oregon Public Utility Commission
Telecommunication Devices Access Program
(800) 848-4442
(971) 239-5845 (VP)
(800) 648-3458 (TTY)
puc.rspf@state.or.us
https://www.puc.state.or.us/Pages/rspf/tdap.aspx
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP)
(800) 204-7428 (V)
(866) 268-0579 (Toll free TTY)
(215) 204-5966 (V)
http://disabilities.temple.edu/tddp
Rhode Island
Rhode Island – Adaptive Telephone Equipment Loan Program
(401) 462-7857
(401) 222-1679 (TTY)
http://www.atel.ri.gov/
Texas
Texas Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP)
(800) 729-0083
https://www.razmobility.com/solutions/synapptic/
The Texas Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program will supply a free Samsung Galaxy J7 with Synapptic Lite for those who qualify
Individuals with Combined Vision & Hearing Loss (Deaf/Blind Access Fund)
Available in all states: Individuals with combined vision and hearing loss may be eligible for a free phone through their state iCanConnect program.
See if you Qualify: http://www.icanconnect.org/see-if-you-qualify
Find a local iCanConnect Office: http://www.icanconnect.org/states