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Speech and Hearing Equipment Distribution
Programs
(Updated 18 April 2005)
The most frequent call the IAL receives is for
assistance in purchasing and artificial laryngeal device (ALD), also referred to
as an electro-larynx. The tables below contain the best information available to
the IAL at this time on where to obtain free or discounted prices on equipment
that you may require. Due to space limitations we are only providing the basic
information that you may need; does your state have a program, what does it
provide, contact information, and requirements.
Most states have at least a free telephone for speech
and hearing disabilities. There are many models available depending on your
need such as speaker phones, amplified phones, cordless, etc. Most also provide
a TTY device where you can type in your messages and/or view incoming messages
on a screen. Most do not provide ALDs for the speech impaired at this time.
Many states also have income restrictions but don’t let that stop you from
applying. The limits range anywhere from $22,000 to $70,000 a year and most use
a sliding scale. There are some states that “might” provide an ALD even though
they say they don’t. Basically they evaluate your requirements and in some
cases may make an exception, but it’s a long shot.
Only 3 states and DC are listed as having no program and
we’ve shaded them below. One or more could possibly have a program but we could
not verify that information. There are other states with programs but we were
unable to find out what they provide … lots of answering machines, but no
returned calls. Any updates or corrections you may be able to provide to this
listing would be appreciated.
State Program Type Equipment
Phone Requirements/Comments
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Yes |
No |
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AK |
X |
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TTY |
(907) 562-2520 |
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AL |
X |
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Telephone/TTY Equipment |
TTY:
1-800-548-2546
Voice: 1-800-548-2547 |
STS relay is only available through
ATRS by dialing 1-800-229-5746 |
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AR |
X |
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Telephones, TTY, and
ALDs |
(501) 686-9693 |
Doctor/SLP determines
model. Income limits. Will pay 1/3 minimum. |
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AZ |
X |
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Telephones, TTY,
ALDs: ( Nu-Vois, TruTone) |
800-477-9921
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CA |
X |
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Telephones, TTY, ALDs:
(Cooper-Rand, TruTone) |
(510) 302-1100 |
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CO |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment, ALD ? |
(303) 866-4824 |
Income limitations |
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CT |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment |
(860) 242-4974 |
Deaf Program |
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DC |
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X |
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DE |
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X |
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FL |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment ,
TeliTalk(tm) Electrolarynx
|
1-888-292-1950 |
Can only be used as a
phone. |
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GA |
X |
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Telephone, TTY, and
ALD (TruTone) |
1-800-541-0710 |
Income limitations |
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HI |
X |
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Telephones, TTY |
1-800-6453007 |
Short term loans
only. |
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IA |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment |
1-800-606-5099
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ID |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment |
1-800- 433-1323 |
Income limits/may be
limited to deaf/hard of hearing only. |
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IL |
X |
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TTY |
1-800-841-6167
|
No income limits.
Phones may become available in 2004. |
|
IN |
X |
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TTY devices only |
(317) 469-0803 |
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KS |
X |
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Telephone/TTY Equipment,
TeliTalk(tm) Electrolarynx |
(785) 234-0200 |
Voucher Program, TAP Program |
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KY |
X |
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Telephone/TTY Equipment,
TeliTalk(tm) Electrolarynx |
1-800-372-2907
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LA |
|
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Text
telephone, Telebrailler, and amplification equipment |
1-800-256-1523 |
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MA |
X |
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Telephone/TTY, ALDs (Nu-Vois) |
1-800-974-6006
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Income limitations
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MD |
X |
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Telephone/TTY,
TeliTalk(tm) Electrolarynx |
1-800-552-7724 |
Income limitations/
ALD based on SLP recommendation |
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ME |
X |
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Telephone, TTY, ALDs
(Servox) |
1-800-639-3884
|
Income limitations |
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MI |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment |
(517) 487-0066 |
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MN |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment,
TeliTalk(tm) Electrolarynx |
1-800-657-3663 |
Income limitations |
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MO |
X |
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Telephone, TTY,
computer SFTW for voice replication |
1-800 647-8557 |
Income limitations |
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MS |
X |
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Augmentative speech
devices for voice replication |
1-800 852-8328 |
Evaluation & training
required. |
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MT |
X |
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Telephone, TTY, ALD (TruTone) |
1-800-833-8503 |
Income limitations |
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NC |
X |
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Telephone, TTY, ALD (TruTone) |
1-800-999-5737
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Income limitations |
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ND |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment |
1800-265-4807 |
Income limitations |
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NE |
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Unknown |
(402) 471-0225 |
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NH |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment
|
1-800- 826-3700 |
Income limitations |
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NJ |
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Telephone/TTY Equipment, ALD (TruTone) |
1-800-792-8339 |
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NM |
X |
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Unknown |
(505) 827-7584 ext.
121 |
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NV |
X |
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Telephone, TTY, ALD
(North & South Phone
#) |
1-800-552 5588
(702) 259-0789 |
Income limitations.
Must assist in providing “Independent Living.” |
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NY |
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X |
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OH |
|
X |
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OK |
X |
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Telephone/TTY, ALD (SolaTone) |
1-800-833-8973
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OR |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment |
1-800-848-4442 |
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PA |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment, Talking Keyboard |
1-866-542-3788 |
Income Limits |
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RI |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment |
(401) 276-0875
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SC |
X |
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Telephone, TTY, ALD (TruTone) |
1-877-225-8337 |
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SD |
X |
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Unknown |
(605) 773-3195
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TN |
X |
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Telephone, TTY, ALD |
1-800-342-8359 |
Income limits |
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TX |
X |
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Telephone, TTY, ALD |
(512) 407-3250 |
Voucher Program will
pay up to $700 for an artificial larynx of choice |
|
UT |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment |
(801) 530-6638 |
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VA |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment |
1-800-552-7917 |
30 day loan program.
No artificial larynx. |
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VT |
X |
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Unknown |
1-800-639-1522 |
Income Limits |
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WA |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment |
(360) 902-8000 |
Income Limits |
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WI |
X |
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Telephone, TTY, ALD |
(608)274-1980 |
Voucher Program.
You pay first $100. |
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WV |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment |
(304) 822 - 1675 |
Program is for
hearing impaired only |
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WY |
X |
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Telephone/TTY
Equipment |
1-800-452-1408 |
Equipment intended to
help obtain employment. |
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