(1) Clients may request telecommunications equipment from TAS.

(2) For clients to receive equipment, TAS staff must approve equipment requests.

(3) To be approved, telecommunications equipment must help people with hearing loss or speech impairments to:

(a) Have independent use of telecommunications equipment; and

(b) Gain equal access to telecommunications services that people with normal hearing and speech have.

(4) Specialized equipment may include: Text, amplification, video, and hands-free equipment as well as ring signaling devices.