Option 1:
Request a CapTel through Equipment Distribution Program at no cost
Qualified users can get a CapTel phone at no cost through the Telecommunications Access Program (TAP).
TAP is a program within Arkansas Rehabilitation Services that provides a CapTel phone at no cost to eligible Arkansans who have hearing loss.
Who is eligible for the TAP program?
Eligibility is based on verification of one’s hearing loss and a family’s financial status.
- Arkansas resident.
- Personal telecommunication service.
- Disability certified by a qualified professional verifying the need for specialized telecommunication equipment.
- Income Eligibility: If the applicant’s income is $50,000 a year or below the equipment is free. If you make more than $50,000, a shared cost option is available.
How do I apply for the TAP?
You can visit the TAP website to download application forms.
Option 2:
Purchase a CapTel phone online
Arkansas residents who do not qualify for the Option 1 may purchase a CapTel phone.