Access, communication, connection
Start with trusted video relay providers, equipment programs, and local support across the United States and Canada.
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Choose among the currently listed U.S. services based on the tools and calling experience that fit you.
Video relay service and calling tools designed around connection and communication.
Visit BOND VRS ↗Deaf-owned VRS with mobile, desktop, and workplace options.
Visit Convo ↗Video relay calling across videophones, mobile devices, and computers.
Visit Sorenson ↗Video relay service, apps, and communication products for Deaf and hard of hearing users.
Visit ZP Better Together ↗Canada uses a centralized national VRS model. SRV Canada VRS is administered by the Canadian Administrator of VRS and serves ASL and LSQ users.
Canada’s national VRS for people who use ASL or LSQ, providing English and French relay calling through mobile and computer apps.
Visit SRV Canada VRS ↗National access tools
Free distance-communication equipment and training for people with both significant vision and hearing loss who meet program guidelines.
See how to apply ↗A national directory of state equipment distribution programs for people who have difficulty using standard telephone equipment.
Open the state directory ↗Plain-language information about telecommunications relay services, including VRS, IP Relay, and captioned telephone service.
Read the consumer guide ↗50 states + D.C. + 5 territories with documented ASL use
Explore equipment programs plus verified resident services such as VRI, employment help, interpreting resources, advocacy, education, and service navigation. Offerings and eligibility differ by location.
Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Alabama Telecommunications Access Program (ATAP)Open ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Alaska Telecommunications Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Arizona Telecommunications Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Arkansas Telecommunications Access ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
California ConnectOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Colorado Communications Technology ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Connecticut Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗TEDPA currently lists no state equipment distribution program here, but national DeafBlind support may still be available.
TEDPA currently lists no state equipment distribution program here, but national DeafBlind support may still be available.
Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI)Open ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Georgia Telecommunications Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Relay Hawaii Equipment ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Idaho Assistive TechnologyOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Illinois Telecommunications Access CorporationOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Relay Indiana Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Telecommunications Access IowaOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Kansas Telecommunications Access ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Kentucky Telecommunications Access ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Louisiana Telecommunications Equipment ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Maine Telecommunications Equipment ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Maryland Accessible TelecommunicationsOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Massachusetts Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗TEDPA currently lists no state equipment distribution program here, but national DeafBlind support may still be available.
Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Minnesota Access to Communication TechnologyOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Mississippi Relay Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Missouri Telecommunications Access ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Montana Accessible CommunicationsOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Nebraska Specialized Telecommunications Equipment ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Nevada Telecommunication Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
NH Telecommunications Equipment Assistance ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
New Jersey Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
New Mexico Telecommunications Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗TEDPA currently lists no state equipment distribution program here, but national DeafBlind support may still be available.
Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
North Carolina Equipment Distribution ServiceOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
North Dakota Specialized Phone ProgramOpen ↗TEDPA currently lists no state equipment distribution program here, but national DeafBlind support may still be available.
Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Oklahoma Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Oregon Telecommunication Devices Access ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Pennsylvania Telecommunication Device Distribution ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Adaptive Telephone Equipment Loan ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
South Carolina Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
South Dakota Telecommunication Equipment DistributionOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Tennessee Telecommunications Devices Access ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Texas Specialized Telecommunications Assistance ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Relay Utah Telecommunications Equipment ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Vermont Telecommunications Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Virginia Technology Assistance ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Washington Telecommunication Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
West Virginia Telephonic Communication Device Loan ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Wisconsin Telecommunications Equipment Purchase ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Wyoming Relay Equipment Distribution ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
American Samoa Office of Vocational RehabilitationOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Guam System for Assistive TechnologyOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
CNMI Assistive Technology ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Puerto Rico Assistive Technology ProgramOpen ↗Accessible communication equipment, evaluations, training, or related support may be available. Eligibility and equipment vary.
Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental DisabilitiesOpen ↗10 provinces + 3 territories
Explore hearing and equipment programs alongside verified provincial and territorial disability, accessibility, income, community-living, and service-navigation resources.
Funding toward hearing aids or personal listening devices is available for eligible residents, with coverage based on age, income, and need.
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)Open ↗Eligible disability- and income-assistance recipients may receive hearing instruments, repairs, or related supplies; the page also connects to WorkBC technology support.
B.C. Hearing Instruments & Assistive TechnologyOpen ↗A guide to hearing aids, FM systems, alerting tools, and funding pathways. A separate seniors program may provide up to $2,000 for eligible residents age 65+.
Manitoba Hearing Aid & Assistive Technology SupportsOpen ↗Coverage for the purchase and maintenance of hearing aids is available to eligible Social Development clients.
Health Services Hearing Aid ProgramOpen ↗Public audiology assessment, fitting, and hearing aids are available for children, post-secondary students, and financially eligible adults.
Provincial Hearing Aid ProgramOpen ↗Provincially funded hearing testing, diagnosis, treatment guidance, and support are available to Nova Scotians through locations across the province.
Hearing & Speech Nova ScotiaOpen ↗Eligible Ontario residents can receive help paying for hearing aids, FM systems, TTYs, and certain replacement sound processors.
Assistive Devices Program — Hearing DevicesOpen ↗Public audiology includes hearing aids for clients through age 21. Eligible seniors can also apply for the provincial hearing aid rebate.
Audiology Services & Seniors Hearing Aid RebateOpen ↗Eligible residents can receive covered hearing aids and assistive listening devices, including telephone amplifiers, signalers, and adapted alarm clocks.
RAMQ Hearing Devices ProgramOpen ↗SAIL helps eligible residents access disability-related equipment, devices, products, and supplies through provincial benefit programs.
Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living (SAIL)Open ↗Eligible residents can receive help with non-insured medical supplies and equipment; coverage and cost-sharing depend on income, age, and other benefits.
Extended Health BenefitsOpen ↗Eligible Inuit and First Nations residents can access medical supplies and equipment through NIHB. Territorial extended benefits may also cover hearing aids for eligible seniors.
Nunavut Health Benefits & NIHBOpen ↗Public services include hearing tests, hearing-aid consultation and repair, assistive listening devices, and guidance about funding sources.
Yukon Hearing ServicesOpen ↗More ways to connect
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