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Source review: Oct 13, 2026

Not confirmed or subject to limits

  • Assistance covers approved equipment and requires certification; it is not free telephone service and is not for business use.
  • A current deadline was not confirmed; check with the organization before applying.
Evidence for this review

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Disability & accessibilityProgramState program · SC

South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff

South Carolina Equipment Distribution Program

Adaptive communication equipment for people with hearing or speech difficulties.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Complete the application, obtain professional certification and submit copies of state identification and a phone bill through the listed channel.

  1. 01

    Complete the application, obtain professional certification and submit copies of state identification and a phone bill through the listed channel.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

SC; the organization confirms the service area and applicable requirements.

  • SC

What it offers

Approved equipment at no cost for residential use while the person remains in the state.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Permanent South Carolina residents with phone service and a certified permanent hearing or speech difficulty affecting telephone use.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

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Contact information

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Sources & verification

Verification status
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Source review
Oct 13, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 13, 2026
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026

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