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Making phone calls easier. The TED Program is now Minnesota Access to Communication Technology (MN ACT)!

Access on the phone

MN ACT provides adaptive phone devices to people who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing or who have a speech or physical disability, and find it hard to use the phone. Devices are loaned for free if you qualify, for as long as you need it.

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Captions on TV give us access to important news and information, learning and entertainment. They help us stay informed and connected to the world around us. This article shares feedback from viewers who use captions about how the captions benefit them.

Welcome to Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing State Services

Frequently asked questions: How do I...

Find an ASL interpreter?
Get financial assistance for hearing aids?
Learn ASL?
Find support groups?
Find job resources?
Find out about laws covering communication access?
Contact State Services?

We are here to help!

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