The Telecommunications Equipment Assistance Program (TEAP) provides specialized telephone landline equipment for people who have difficulty using a standard phone due to a disability such as vision loss, hearing loss or challenges to speech or mobility. This program helps New Hampshire residents with disabilities by providing financial and hands-on assistance when needed, so they can acquire and use telephones especially to access emergency services.
Future In Sight staff is available as a resource to you and to help you with the application process. Our staff will help you apply for the program by coordinating the completion of the NH-TEAP Application form and the Disability Certification form which is also required. They will use the information on your application to help select the best phone for you and provide support as needed.
TEAP: Frequently Asked Questions
Who can sign the Certification of Disability form?
An audiologist, primary care physician, nurse, eye doctor or the Future In Sight representative.
What type of equipment is available?
NH TEAP provides landline telecommunication devices to access basic phone services.
What are the income eligibility standards for the full financial assistance?
Some program participants qualify for no-cost equipment. Others share in the cost of the equipment. Please refer to the chart below for the full financial assistance eligibility.
Read more about the program in this blog post.
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TEAP Program Testimonials
TEAP provides specialized telephone landline equipment for people who have difficulty using a standard phone due to a disability such as vision loss, hearing loss or challenges to speech or mobility. This program helps New Hampshire residents with disabilities by providing financial and hands-on assistance, when needed, so they can acquire and use telephones especially to access emergency services.
TEAP Program Phones
The NH – TEAP provides specialized telephone landline equipment for people who have difficulty using a standard phone due to a disability such as vision loss, hearing loss or challenges to speech or mobility. This program helps New Hampshire residents with disabilities by providing financial and hands-on assistance, when needed, so they can acquire and use telephones especially to access emergency services.
