A person who is deaf is eligible for a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) and a ring signaler.
A person who is deafblind is eligible to receive a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or brailling device for use with the telephone system with auxiliary equipment approved by the board and necessary for efficient communication.
If a household contains more than one eligible person with a communication disability, the board or its designee may approve more than one telephone device as necessary for efficient communication.
A person who is hard-of-hearing is eligible for a ring signaler and amplification device if more than one device is necessary for efficient communication.
A person who has mobility impairment that makes it difficult to use telecommunications equipment is eligible for a speakerphone or similar device with auxiliary equipment that the board or its designee deems necessary.
A person who has a speech disability or mobility impairment that makes it difficult to use telecommunications equipment is eligible for a speakerphone or similar device, or telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) and any auxiliary equipment approved by the board.
Minn. R. agency 120, ch. 8775, pt. 8775.0500
Statutory Authority: MS s 237.51