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TAP (Telecommunications Access Program)

In Arkansas the Telecommunication Access Program (TAP) provides free adaptive equipment to Arkansans with disabilities who require special equipment to use the telephone.

Individuals whose family income was less than $50,000, have proof of residential phone service, proof of  Arkansas residency,and who have proof of a disability which requires adaptive telephone equipment, can qualify for free equipmentso they can communicate on the phone. In addition, individuals whose income exceeds the limit can still qualify by paying part of the equipment costs.

Examples of some of the types of equipment that can be funded includes:

• TTY with visual signaler and receiver
• Large visual display with TTY and appropriate equipment for notification of phone ringing
• Amplified phone and either visual or audible device for notification of phone ringing
• Voice carry-over telephones and hearing carry-over telephone
• Other special adaptive equipment needed to connect to the telephone system

For more information or to receive an application contact the Telecommunications Access Program at 1-501-686-9693 (voice and TTY), or 1 800 981-4463 V and TTY or Fax: 501-666-5319 or visit the TAP web site at www.arkansas-ican.org/TAP.htm.

Apply for TAP online.