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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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Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center
Start Enrollment or Ask Questions
A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.
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