Established by the Federal Communications Commission in , the NDBEDP, more commonly known by the name of its website, iCanConnect, provides accessible distance communication tools at no cost to low-income individuals who have a significant combined hearing and vision loss. Serving people from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups — from senior citizens to young adults—the NDBEDP also offers funding for in-home training on the equipment and software it provides.
Your regional representative can determine whether you are eligible for the program, assess your needs and assist you with the application process.
If your application is approved, he or she will make sure you get all the support you require to make the most of your new communication tools. Equipment may be furnished separately or in combination, and it may have mainstream or specialized functions. Internet service and phone lines are not included — only the equipment used to connect to them.
The Helen Keller Services website has been designed with accessibility in mind. Jump to navigation. Virgin Islands. In addition to equipment, assessments of specific accessibility needs, equipment installation, training, and other technical support are also available. Low-income individuals who are deaf-blind are eligible to receive equipment. Applicants must provide verification of their status as low-income and deaf-blind.
Deaf-blind eligibility requirements — an individual must have a combination of vision loss and hearing loss, as described next, that cause extreme difficulty in attaining independence in daily life activities, achieving psychosocial adjustment, or obtaining a vocation. A professional must attest to the hearing and vision loss in writing.
Examples of professionals include a community service provider, educator, healthcare provider, vision or hearing professional, vocational rehabilitation counselor, or a medical or health professional. The equipment distributed through the program is designed to make the following services accessible:. The equipment may be mainstream or specialized hardware, software or applications and must meet the needs of the deaf-blind individual to achieve access.
Equipment warranties, maintenance and repairs may also be provided. A complaint must include the following: your name and contact information; the name of the NDBEDP certified program; a description of the problem or issue; how you want the problem or issue resolved; and your preferred format or method of response, such as by letter, telephone, or email.
You may send your complaint to the Disability Rights Office by any reasonable means, such as by letter, fax, telephone, TTY, or email.
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