Funding for Adaptive Computer/ Adaptive Telephone Equipment

TAP for Internet provides the adaptive equipment and software needed for basic access to the internet in the home. Screen readers, enlarging software, adapted keyboards and voice recognition programs are examples of equipment available through the program. The equipment and the training needed to use the equipment will be provided at no cost to the consumer.

Consumers requesting equipment through the program must be Missouri residents, have a household income of $60,000 or less based on a two person household, have a computer running Windows 95 or higher with additional requirements such as a software soundcard, CD-ROM, etc. and have an Internet Service Provider. The program will not purchase computers, scanners, embossers or any other adaptive equipment that is not necessary for basic internet access. For an application or more information, call Missouri Assistive Technology at (800)-647-8557.

TAP for telephone provides adaptive phone equipment at no cost for persons with disabilities who have problems using traditional phone equipment. Examples of items available are TTYs, amplified phones, amplified ringers and visual ringers, hands free phones, amplified speech phones, phones with enlarged or braille numbers on the dial pad, and others. For an application or more information, call Missouri Assistive Technology at (800) 647-8557 (Voice) or (800) 647-8558 (TTY).