Equipment Distribution Program
The Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing operates the Equipment Distribution Program (EDP) to ensure that New Jersey residents with hearing loss have access to critical telecommunications and visual home safety equipment.
The EDP is designed to ensure that assistive communication devices are equally accessible to residents with low income. These devices are crucial to ensuring the safety and well-being in the home and are an additional expense for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
The Equipment Distribution Program offers wireless devices. Offering these devices works to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing residents have access to crucial information, services and supports being delivered remotely through online platforms that include telehealth services, emergency information, telecommunications, and other vital communication needs.
Individuals who meet program eligibility can receive devices at no cost.
To fill out an application: English/Espanol
Available Devices:
- Sonic Alert HomeAware Fire and CO Signaler
- Nighthawk 900-0230 CO Alarm
- Sonic Alert
- Clarity XLCR Amplified Cordless Extra Loud Phone
- Geemarc Amplipower 60 Plus Amplified Telephone
- Minicom IV
- VTech DM221 Digital Audio Baby Monitor
- Tablet – Apple iPad Wi-Fi Only, 64 GB *Requires access to internet service.
- Tablet – Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite Wi-Fi Only, 64 GB *Requires access to internet service.
- Smartphone – Apple iPhone XR Wi-Fi and 4G, 64 GB *Requires cellular service plan.
- Smartphone – Google Pixel 5A Wi-Fi and 4G, 64 GB *Requires cellular service plan.
**Devices are limited and subject to availability and funding.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must have hearing loss
- Must be a New Jersey resident
- Total combined household income must not be greater than 400% of the federal poverty level, see below:
Number of people in family/household |
400% for everywhere, except Alaska & Hawaii |
1 |
$62,600 |
2 |
$84,600 |
3 |
$106,600 |
4 |
$128,600 |
5 |
$150,600 |
For each additional person, add: |
$22,000 |
For more information and additional resources, please contact DDHH at (609) 588-2648, (609) 503-4862 (videophone), or DDHH.communications2@dhs.nj.gov.