(1) A nonprofit organization may be eligible for telecommunications equipment when these two criteria are met:

(a) Only nonprofit organizations under section 501 (c)(3) of the internal revenue code, are eligible for any equipment from TAS; and

(b) Nonprofit organizations must serve people with hearing loss, deaf-blindness, and/or speech impairments.

(2) A qualified nonprofit organization is eligible to receive:

(a) Reconditioned telecommunications equipment from ODHH; or

(b) New equipment when it is in the best interest of both ODHH and the individuals served by the nonprofit organization.