Equipment Distribution – Relay North Carolina

Equipment distribution Services, operated by the Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DSDHH), provides telephone equipment and other related communication equipment to eligible North Carolina residents who are deaf or hard of hearing.

To apply for equipment at charge, make an appointment with a telecommunications consultant at a DSDHH regional center. Bring to the appointment your driver’s license, documentation of income, proof of disability, and your social security number. At the appointment, you will fill out an application and if needed, participate in an equipment demonstration with the consultant.

Are You Eligible?

To see if you qualify for free equipment, you should:

1
Be a legal resident of the State of North Carolina
2
Have an income that is up to 250% of the current federal poverty level
3
Have a certificate of disability signed by your speech and language pathologist or therapist

7 DSDHH Regional Centers

The Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DSDHH) provides services through its seven North Carolina regional centers. These services are open to deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind individuals. There is no charge for these services.

To make an appointment to get a free equipment, click here and find your Regional Center’s contact information.