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Telecommunication Access Program (TAP) for Telephone is sponsored by Missouri Assistive Technology (MoAT). The TAP for Telephone program provides adaptive phone equipment at no cost for persons with disabilities who have difficulties using traditional phone equipment. Examples include TTYs, amplified phones, hands-free phones, and phones with enlarged or Braille numbers.
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To qualify for the Telecommunications Access Program, the applicant must: Be certified by a licensed physician, audiologist, speech pathologist, hearing instrument specialist or qualified agency as unable to use traditional telecommunications equipment or computer equipment due to disability; Be a resident of the state of Missouri; Have access to basic telephone service for TAP-T; have a computer and internet service for TAP-I.
For the TAP Wireless pilot, you must have WiFi access or mobile phone service (depending on selected equipment). Meet financial income standards (Generally, the applicant’s have an annual adjusted household income under $60,000 for two people; with $5,000 being added for each additional dependent.)
TAP for Telephone (TAP-T) TAP for Telephone program provides access to basic voice telephone calling (both sending and receiving) for individuals with all types of disabilities through the delivery of adaptive telephone equipment. The program provides such equipment as text telephones, voice carry over phones, phone for hearing carry over, amplified phones, Braille phones, hands-free phones and photo phones.
Learn more about the TAP for Telephone program TAP for Internet program provides to Missourians who cannot use traditional computer equipment, the adaptive computer equipment necessary for basic access to the internet and e-mail. The program provides such equipment as screen enlargement software, screen readers, adaptive keyboards or alternative pointing devices such as trackballs or rollerballs.
The TAP-I program provides consumer support during the selection and initial usage of the adaptive equipment.
Learn more about the TAP for Internet program The TAP Wireless Equipment Pilot is designed to see how wireless devices can improve the ability of persons with disabilities to use telecommunications and communication tools such as e-mail, phone, text, or relay services to become more connected to their friends, families and communities.
Participants may be eligible to receive a wireless device such as the iPhone®, iPad®, Jitterbug, Odin, and/or adaptive accessories. The Pilot is currently inviting applications from potential participants age 18 or older. Want more information?
Go to the TAP Wireless Pilot page. Questions about the pilot can be e-mailed to: Learn more about the TAP Wireless Equipment Pilot Missouri Assistive Technology
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Persons with disabilities who have problems using traditional phone equipment due to their disability, Missouri residents. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Adaptive phone equipment at no cost. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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