Specialized Telecommunications Equipment | Paraquad, Inc.
Offers assistance with selecting and purchasing specialized assistive equipment for people who have a disability that would otherwise prevent access to the telephone system.
Date of Last Formal Update
04/11/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
5240 Oakland Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Voice
Website
Application process
Call to begin application process
Fee
No Fees
Required documents
- Proof of Residency - Proof of Income - Hearing test results sometimes may be required
Eligibility
- Must be certified by a licensed physician, audiologist, speech pathologist, hearing instrument specialist or qualified agency as unable to use traditional telecommunications equipment or computer equipment due to disability - Must be a resident of the state of Missouri - Must have access to basic telephone service for TAP-T; have a computer and internet service for TAP-I. For the TAP Wireless pilot, you must have WiFi access or mobile phone service (depending on selected equipment) - Must meet financial income standards. (Generally, an applicant has an annual adjusted household income under $60,000 for two people, with $5,000 being added for each additional dependent)
Languages
- American Sign Language - English
Service area
Saint Louis County, MO Saint Louis City County, MO
Agency info
PARAQUAD INC
Empowers people with disabilities to live more independently, including an extensive Information and Referral Service. Services include advocacy, special education advocacy, adult basic education, continuing education, GED/High School Equivalency test instruction, transition services for students with disabilities, subject tutoring, recreational aids, specialized telecommunications equipment, assistive technology equipment, assistive technology information, centers for independent living, independent living skills instruction, career awareness, comprehensive disability related employment programs, supported employment, summer youth employment programs, attendant services for people with disabilities, benefits screening, peer to peer networking, health/disability related support groups, disability rights groups, specialized information and referral and workshops/symposiums.