Minnesota Administrative Rules

8775.0500 HOUSEHOLDS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE SEVERAL DEVICES.

Subpart 1.

Deaf.

A person who is deaf is eligible for a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) and a ring signaler.

Subp. 2.

Deafblind.

A person who is deafblind is eligible to receive a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or brailling device for use with the telephone system with auxiliary equipment approved by the board and necessary for efficient communication.

Subp. 3.

Two or more eligible persons.

If a household contains more than one eligible person with a communication disability, the board or its designee may approve more than one telephone device as necessary for efficient communication.

Subp. 4.

Hard-of-hearing.

A person who is hard-of-hearing is eligible for a ring signaler and amplification device if more than one device is necessary for efficient communication.

Subp. 5.

Mobility impairment.

A person who has mobility impairment that makes it difficult to use telecommunications equipment is eligible for a speakerphone or similar device with auxiliary equipment that the board or its designee deems necessary.

Subp. 6.

Speech disability or mobility impairment.

A person who has a speech disability or mobility impairment that makes it difficult to use telecommunications equipment is eligible for a speakerphone or similar device, or telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) and any auxiliary equipment approved by the board.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 237.51

History:

14 SR 848; 19 SR 1666; L 2013 c 62 s 32

Published Electronically:

August 1, 2013