The Iowa Equipment Distribution Program, called Telecommunications Access Iowa (TAI), helps individuals pay for specialized telephone equipment that is designed to assist in communicating more effectively over the telephone. Qualified individuals can receive a voucher for approximately 95 percent of the average cost of specialized telephone equipment.
If you have difficulty hearing or speaking on the telephone, contact TAI for more information on how to apply for an Equipment Distribution Program voucher. Call 800-606-5099 (toll-free voice), 515-282-5099 (voice), 515-207-0776 (videophone), or 515-237-3917 (fax); email info@teleiowa.com; or visit the TAI website.
IUC rules that apply to the Equipment Distribution Program, including eligibility requirements, can be found in 199 Iowa Administrative Code chapter 37.