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Eastern Shore Center for Independent Living

36282 Lankford Hwy, Suite 13-D
Belle Haven, VA 23306

(757) 414-0100

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37.5460388, -75.8127935

Contact Information

Main
(757) 414-0100
Toll-Free
(800) 384-2988
TTY/TTD
(757) 414-0080

Who We Are

The Technology Assistance Program (TAP) provides adaptive telecommunication equipment to qualified applicants whose hearing loss or disabilities prevent them from using a standard telephone. Applicants must be a resident of Virginia and meet current financial guidelines.



Equipment is provided to qualified individuals on a Loan-to-Own (L2O) basis. This gives qualified recipients up to 30 days to decide whether to keep, exchange, or return the equipment. If following the 30-day period, the recipient feels the device enables him or her to successfully communicate over the phone, he or she retains ownership of the device.



Assistive devices available are TTY's (text telephones), amplified telephones, Voice Carry Over phones, captioning telephones, outgoing speech amplifier phones, signalers for the phone and door, hearing carry over phones and other devices by special request.



Outreach Providers working with the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing can provide you additional information. Training on use of the equipment is available. TAP participants can apply for new equipment every four years.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
,
Spanish
Service Area(s)
Accomack County
,
Northampton County

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
Persons with a physical or sensory disability. Attention is given to migrant workers, minorities, and underserved people.

Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
Monday through Friday 8AM until 5PM

Intake Process
Call the office.
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Jazmine Collins
Intake Contact Email
info@escil.org or jcollins@vaescil.org