Benefit program
Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP)
State
This program helps you get equipment to communicate over the phone if you are deaf, hard of hearing, have trouble speaking or are deaf-blind.
About this program
This program helps you get equipment to communicate over the phone if you are deaf, hard of hearing, have trouble speaking or are deaf-blind. If you qualify, you can get help buying a phone that:
- Has a loud ringer
- Has large buttons
- Is labeled in Braille
- Is powered by your voice
You can also get help buying a teletypewriter. A teletypewriter is a machine you connect to your phone that lets you type a message to an operator. The operator then reads it to the person you are calling.
Categories
Disability Services
Populations served
Disabled
Related conditions
Medications often used
Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.
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