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ASKED QUESTIONS
The
ATEL program provides telephone equipment to residents of the
State of Rhode Island who have hearing, speech or neuromuscular
(unable to dial or hold a receiver) impairments.
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To
receive equipment the person must:
- Be
a permanent resident of Rhode Island
- Have
a speech, hearing or neuromuscular impairment
- Have
a single party telephone line
(phone
must be their place of residence, but does not have to be
in their name.)
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To
apply, the person must fill out the application form.
In addition, a certificate of disability must be completed and
signed by an authorized professional.
- Physician
- A
qualified member of the Office of Rehabilitation Services
- A
Speech Pathologist
- An
Audiologist
- A
qualified staff member of the Rhode Island School for the
Deaf
(only if applicant attends, or has attended the school).
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Because the equipment is loaned free of charge and many people
apply, it is not possible to specify how long an applicant will
have to wait for equipment. Devices are issued on a first come
first served basis.
The
average wait when the equipment is in stock is ten to twelve
weeks, however wait time may be longer depending on the type
of equipment needed and its availability.
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When the equipment becomes available, you will be sent an appointment
letter. If the scheduled time and date is inconvenient for you
to come to Providence, contact our office to reschedule. You
must bring a photo identification such as a Drivers License,
Student ID, Department of Elderly Affairs card, etc. If
you are unable to come in, a family member my come for you.
Please remember some form of Photo Identification
is required.
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Department
of Human Services
ADAPTIVE TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
 c/o
Vocational Resources, Inc.
100 Houghton Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02904
(401) 276-0875 (voice)
(401) 861-6677 (TDD)
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