Deaf-Blind Resources

The Deaf-Blind program at the Iowa Department for the Blind helps individuals obtain information about the resources available to assist with everyday life. This may include information on technology and/or communication aids such as the Tellatouch, TTY, American Sign Language, Personal FM systems, phone amplifiers, technological aids, vibra-calls, writing guides and more.

Iowa Resources

Relay Iowa
Relay Iowa is a telephone relay service that links deaf, hard-of-hearing, speech-impaired, deaf-blind and hearing users to each other for communication over the telephone. Relay Iowa is available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year and does not have restrictions on the length or number of calls. These calls can be placed by dialing 7-1-1.
Iowa Equipment Distribution Program
The Iowa Equipment Distribution Program, administered by Telecommunications Access Iowa, helps individuals pay for specialized telephone equipment. Qualified individuals can receive a voucher for approximately 95 percent of the average cost of specialized telephone equipment.
Iowa's Deafblind Service Project
A grant-funded project whose mission is to build the capacity of families and service providers to improve the outcomes of children and young adults (birth - 21) who are deaf-blind.