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CRIS Program - Telecommunications Access Program
 
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Title Telecommunications Access Program
Agency Divisions of Services for the Blind, Deaf, and Hard of Hearing
Divisions of Services for the Blind, Deaf, and Hard of Hearing
Web http://dsdhh.dhhs.state.nc.us
Description The Telecommunication Access Program administers a vendor contract to provide telephone relay services to all North Carolinians and provides telecommunications equipment distribution services to ensure that low-income Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and speech-impaired individuals have the assistive equipment needed to access the telecommunications systems. In addition, outreach and field services are provided to enhance awareness of services and capacity to fully utlize the telecommunications system.
Grantee Eligibility This program does not provide financial assistance grants.
Fund 67425-6725
State State Amount not specified
Federal Federal Amount not specified
Other $10,800,701.00
Funding Year 2008
Keywords low income,  deafness,  blind
Assistance null; null