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Assistive technology is equipment or a service that serves to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capability of an individual with a disability. There are a number of resources in New Jersey that can assist with securing assistive technology. 

 

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• For more information about assistive technology for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing information and referral assistance line at 609-588-2648, or 609-503-4862 for videophone. You can also email them at DDHH.communications2@dhs.nj.gov, or visit the DDHH website 
• For more information about assistive technology for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, please contact the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired 1-877-685-8879 or contact your regional service office. 

The Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing operates an Equipment Distribution Program available to New Jersey residents with hearing loss. The program provides access to critical telecommunications and visual alerting home safety equipment needed to live independently.

The Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers assistive technology support, and can help assist consumers in gaining direct access to computer equipment and other technology. Regional Technology Assistance Centers (RTACs) are located in Newark, Freehold, Cherry Hill, Atlantic City, Trenton, and New Brunswick.

ICanConnect NJ provides various types of assistive technology and telecommunication devices to New Jersey residents who are both vision and hearing impaired (deaf-blind). Devices such as iPads, iPhones, Braille note takers, laptops, screen readers, and adaptive software may be purchased for individuals meeting the program’s eligibility requirements. Any New Jersey resident with combined hearing and vision loss can reach out to see if they qualify for the program to receive free technology to support distance communication.

The National Disability Institute’s Assistive Technology Loan Program provides affordable loans of $500 to $30,000 to residents of New Jersey and New York for the purchase or refinance of assistive technology.

Goodwill Home Medical Equipment refurbishes donated home medical equipment and offers it to individuals and families at low costs.