Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 67 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Part VII - Rehabilitation Services
Chapter 3 - Commission for the Deaf
Section VII-305 - Telecommunications Assistance Program

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code VII-305

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Role and Function. The commission serves as the statewide coordinator for the distribution of telecommunications devices and related assistive technology devices for d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing people.

B. The eligibility requirements for the telecommunications assistance program are as follows:

1. Louisiana resident with proof of residency;

2. Social Security number;

3. documentation of hearing-related diagnosis or combined hearing and vision-related diagnosis;

4. age of 18 years or older or parent/guardian available to receive the equipment on behalf of those under 18 years of age; and

5. limit of one unique type of equipment per household. Exceptions may be granted on an individual basis.

C. Accessing Services. Provision of services requires a completed application with one of the commission's regional services center.

1. The application shall require identifying information and the necessary documentation required to demonstrate eligibility.

D. Consultation. The commission shall consult with the following entities for advisement with and assessment of this program:

1. the board of commissioners;

2. the Louisiana Relay Administration Board; and

3. the national Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Association.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated pursuant to the authority in La. R.S. 46:2353 and R.S. 47:1061.

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