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Project

Wirelss - PUC

Center:

PA-Institute on Disabilities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2022

Contact Information:

Laura Grassia
[email protected]
215-204-5966

Project Description:

On February 27, 2019, the Public Utility Commission published an Opinion and Order adopting a permanent and ongoing wireless expansion initiative (WEI) program. This expansion of TDDP launched on July 1, 2019. This program will provide wireless devices to help eligible Pennsylvanians with disabilities access telecommunications. TDDP WEI will supply devices for telecommunication only at no charge: Apple iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPad, Samsung Galaxy S9/S4 tablet, Lucia mobile phone, a cell phone amplifier and 2 smart signalers. Consumers will be responsible in obtaining a data plan from a mobile carrier provider.

Keyword(s):

Telecommunications; assistive technology; deaf; hard of hearing; blind

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Other - Assistive Technology

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910