EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

The purpose of the program is to loan a special telephone device to Indiana citizens who have telephone service and are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech impaired. Those who are eligible will be loaned one device, a telephone ringing light flasher, a surge protector, and a carrying case.

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Who is eligible?

  • Citizens of Indiana
  • Deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech impaired persons
  • Annual household income cannot exceed $65,000
  • Age 6 or older

How do I prove my eligibility?

You will need to provide a copy of your prior year’s tax return or sign a statement subject to perjury that the household income did not exceed $65,000, or provide other proof of income. Only one piece of equipment will be loaned per household.

What is the Equipment?

The equipment to be distributed is either an Ultratec 4425, a Uniphone 1140, Dialogue VCO, D-Link & router, or CapTel. Training and instructions on these machines can be received through agencies listed below.

1. If the equipment is stolen or damaged by fire, you must report the theft or damage to your local police. You are required to mail a copy of the report to InTRAC within five (5) days.
2. If the equipment is damaged, lost or destroyed because of carelessness or misuse by you or by persons known to you, you are required to pay for the repair or replacement of the equipment.
3 You are responsible to purchase and replace the batteries with high quality alkaline batteries only!!
4. You need to understand what qualifies as “carelessness or misuse”:

  • Using the wrong type of battery
  • Damage due to being dropped
  • Tampering with or trying to fix equipment yourself
  • Food or liquid spills inside the machine
  • Insect infestation which destroys the circuits

5. If you move from your current address, please contact InTRAC with your new address.
6. If you move out of the state of Indiana please return the equipment as well as the accessories to InTRAC.

What do I do if the equipment needs repair?

For repairs of the Superprint 4425, Uniphone 1140, Dialogue VCO, please ship to Harris Communications, 15155 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Include a note explaining the problem. For repairs of the CapTel unit, please ship to: Ultratec, Repair Center, 5901 Research Park Blvd., Madison, WI 53719.

How do I apply?

A copy of the application can be downloaded under the Forms section on our Homepage. Or, you can pick up an application at the nearest deaf/social agency listed in this brochure. After completing the application, mail it to InTRAC, 7702 Woodland Drive, Suite 250, Indianapolis, IN 46278. When InTRAC has approved the application, the distributor will ship the equipment to your home or to one of the agencies listed below.

How do I receive training?

If the equipment’s accompanying instructions are not enough, please contact one of the agencies listed below:

Deaf Community Services
4740 Kingsway Drive 
Indianapolis, IN 46205 
(317) 479-3240 V/TTY

Community Services with All Deaf
6910 N. Main St., Suite 9
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 234-3136 (V)

Deaf Services, Inc.
6 E. 67th Avenue 
Merrillville, IN 46410 
(219) 769-6506 V 
(219) 769-8912 TTY

DeafLink, Inc.
2101 Fillmore Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 432-1536 (V)
(260) 436-7977 (TTY)

Behavior Corp.
Deaf Services
2506 Willowbrook Parkway #111
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 475-7270 (V)
(317) 475-7272 (TTY)

CMHC
Community Mental Health Center
285 Bielby Rd.
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-1302 (V)
(812) 576-1607 (TTY)
Also serving: Batesville, Brookville, Lawrenceburg, Osgood, Rising Sun, Saint Leon, Vevay

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
402 W. Washington St. Room W453
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-1143 (V/TTY)

Rauch, Inc., Interpreting Services
1200 Bono Rd.
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-6464 (V)

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