Disability Services

Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT)

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This program can help you get free equipment to use the phone if you are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, deaf-blind, or have any other challenges in making calls. Equipment may include:

A hands-free telephone
A loud bell ringer
A phone with a screen to read your conversation
A teletypewriter

A teletypewriter is a machine you connect to your telephone. It lets you type a message to an operator who will read it to the person you are calling.

How do I apply?

To apply for this program, you can print and fill out an application form.

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