how it works

A good conversation leaves you feeling connected to the people in your life. That’s why we offer specialized phone equipment, products thoughtfully designed to make it easier for you to communicate in your own way.

Our products are 100% free to eligible South Carolina residents. 

 

We offer free phone equipment and alerting devices so that everyone can get the most out of life. We make it easy to apply for our products. Here's how it works.

Why Free Products

Our products are absolutely free, thanks to a small surcharge on all in-state residential and business phone lines. If you are a resident with a landline phone, then you help pay for the program. So don't you deserve to benefit? If you're having trouble using the phone and have a qualifying disability, we encourage you to apply.

Who We Serve

We serve South Carolina residents with a qualifying disability, including people who are:

  • Deaf
  • Hard of Hearing
  • Deaf-Blind
  • Blind/Low Vision with Hearing Loss
  • Speech Impaired

Eligibility Checklist

Your income is not a factor. We do ask that you meet these basic requirements:

  • You are a legal, permanent resident of South Carolina
  • You have a home phone (cell phones and video phones don’t count)
  • Your permanent disability is confirmed by a professional certifier

As an eligible resident, you can use our equipment for as long as you need it.

Professional Certifiers

To confirm your disability, simply get a signature from any one of these professional certifiers:

  • Audiologist
  • Physician
  • Physician’s Assistant
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Hearing Aid Specialist

Need help finding a certifier? Try our directory of professionals. Find a Certifier

Get Started

If you are ready to get your free phone equipment, learn about the steps to apply.