Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 860 - PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
Division 33 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE PROTECTION FUND (RSPF)
Section 860-033-0530 - TDAP Eligibility and Distribution of Assistive Telecommunication Devices or Adaptive Equipment

(a) Their telephone or cellular number or email address;

(b) Their Oregon residential address;

(c) Information for an alternate contact such as, for example, the telephone or email address of a relative or friend the Commission can contact if the TDAP recipient is not available; and

(d) A properly completed application including a statement that the applicant is deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, speech or vision impaired, or has a disability that requires Assistive Telecommunication Device or Adaptive Equipment to communicate effectively on the telephone. This statement must be signed by:

(e) For a person under 18 years of age, or an adult who is determined to require a legal guardian, a parent or a legal guardian must apply on that person's behalf and assume responsibility for the Assistive Telecommunication Device or Adaptive Equipment. An emancipated minor is considered an adult. If the application is signed by a person asserting power of attorney for the applicant or by a legal guardian, the person signing the application may be required to provide the Commission with evidence of the power of attorney or legal guardianship.

(f) If the Commission is not able to verify an applicant's residency, the applicant must submit evidence of Oregon residency such as, for example, a recent utility bill in the applicant's name.

(a) The Commission may provide up to two accessories, for example, an amplified ringer or wheelchair mount that supports the person's use of the Assistive Telecommunication Device or Adaptive Equipment.

(b) The Commission may provide up to two Assistive Telecommunication Devices or Adaptive Equipment to a household if more than one eligible person resides in the household.