Minnesota Access to Communication Technology - Minnesota Department of Human Services - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division
540 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Eligibility
Open to all who meet the following:- Have a hearing loss, speech or physical disability that limits use of a standard telephone- Have a telephone in their home or have applied for telephone service- Have a family income equal to or below program guidelines
Required documents
Application/registration form
proof of address
proof of household income
verification of hearing loss, speech impairment or physical disability
verification of phone service
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Languages
American Sign Language
Application process
- Call; email; fax; visit website- Mail to the following address: MN TED Program, 444 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN 55155
Service area
MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Provides free assistive phone devices to Minnesotans who qualify. Designed to make telephone communication more accessible for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or have a speech or physical disability. Equipment provided includes, but is not limited to:- Hands-free speaker phones- Light-flashing ringers- Loud ringers- Phones for individuals with speech impairments- Phones that display the caller's words on a screen and allow the user to respond verbally- Special equipment for people who are deafblind- Phones with amplified or enhanced sound for clearer hearing- TTYsRepairs or replaces equipment that is not working properly or no longer meets the client's needs. If a person is not eligible based on income, the TED Program can provide information on where to purchase devices.
Last Assured
09/24/2025
Providing organization
Minnesota Department of Human Services - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division
Promotes equal access and opportunities for Minnesotans with hearing loss through effective communication, collaboration, and direct services.