Consultations are offered regarding the demonstration, selection, and provision of special telephones, assistive listening systems for TV, personal communicators, and various alerting devices. An ADC is located at both UTD/ Callier Center - Dallas and UTD/Callier Center - Richardson.

Telephones: Special telephones needed by those with hearing loss and other disabilities are provided at no cost by the State of Texas through the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP). These telephones are available from the ADC, an STAP vendor.

Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program — Instructions for Completing the Application

Link to: The Application for Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP)

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A variety of assistive devices and systems are available, included are:

Amplified corded and cordless telephones
VCO (voice carry over) telephones

TTYs (text telephones)
Amplified answering machine

Loud telephone ring signalers
Visual telephone ring signalers

Television assistive listening systems

Alarm clocks with visual or vibrotactile alerts
Baby cry signaler
Doorbell and door knock signalers

Personal one-on-one communicators
Desk top and personal FM systems