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Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
Main Phone :608-231-3305 Brochures, application, or information
TTY/TDD :(608) 267-1479 TTY
TTY/TDD :(800) 251-8345 Toll Free from WI
Other :(608) 267-9624 Caseworker questions
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Fax Number:(608) 266-3957

Web Page:  www.psc.wi.gov
E-mail to:   jeff.richter@psc.state.wi.us

Operating Agency:		Telecommunications Equipment Program
Also Known as (AKA):
Hours:		Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Eligibility:		Must be a Wisconsin resident, have a hearing loss, be deaf, speech impaired, mobility impaired, or motion impaired and need special equipment to use the telephone in the home or when traveling.
Fees Charges:		There is a co payment of $100.
Intake Process:		Call or visit the web site for further information.
Language Spoken or Available:
Service Area:		All of WI

Program/Service Description:
The Telecommunications Equipment Program (TEPP) helps people with disabilities buy equipment they need in order to use basic telephone services. You need to be a Wisconsin resident, have a hearing loss, be deaf, speech impaired, mobility impaired, or motion impaired and need special equipment to use the telephone in the home or when traveling in order to qualify for the program. The amount TEPP will pay depends on the type of disability, The amounts are as follows: hard of hearing--$125; Deaf/severely hard of hearing--$800; Speech impaired--$1600; Mobility impaired--$1600; Deaf and visually impaired--$2500; Deaf and blind--$7200. For all categories other than hard of hearing you need to pay the first $100. You also pay any amount above the maximum amount allowed. Funds are available through the Telecommunications Assistance Program (TAP) to pay the $100 TEPP co payment for low income households that qualify. To get a TEPP/TAP application, contact the Public Service Commission at 608-267-1479 or 800-251-8345-TTY or 608-231-3305-voice, email pscrecs@psc.state.wi..us or you can download it from the web site. It takes about three weeks from the time you mail your application to process it and mail a check/voucher to you.

This information is maintained and was last updated on 05/12/2008 by Aging & Disability R.C..

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This information is provided as is with no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of the date of the last update, printed above. Brown County United Way and Aging & Disability Resource Center may not be held liable for misuse of this information.