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FAQs on Applying!

Have questions about applying and if you qualify? 
Review the FAQs for answers.
Need help filling out your application?
Give us a call at 1-800-806-1191
There are five circular photos with yellow lines connecting five individuals. Photo descriptions from left to right: 1) A woman sitting on a couch next to a wooden table. The table has a photo, lamp and a landline telephone with enlarged dial pad. The woman has dark skin, medium length hair, is wearing a white turtleneck top and is smiling while holding the telephone to her ear. 2) A girl with fair skin and strawberry blonde medium length hair is looking up to her left, away from the camera. She is wearing a tie-dyed sweatshirt. She has a feeding tube taped on her cheek. She is holding a tablet in both of her hands. 3) A man with dark skin and shaggy medium hair is looking away from the camera to his right. He is wearing a yellow shirt, silver necklace with pendant and a cordless headset phone. 4) A woman is sitting in front of her desk with a blue wall and a frame behind her. On her desk is a landline telephone and flowers. The woman has fair skin and red hair. She is wearing a pastel peach color buttoned up shirt and a black blazer. She is holding the telephone to her ear and is smiling. 5) A man with dark skin and short hair is smiling away from the camera to his right. He is wearing glasses, an orange shirt and a plaid buttoned shirt that is left open. He also is wearing a hearing device around his neck.
  • A black man wearing a gold long sleeve shirt wearing a headset and microphone device to communicate with others.
  • A female young adult wearing rainbow tie dye sweatshirt, looking afar from her wheelchair, holding an iPad device in her hand.
  • An Asian man with black-rimmed glasses and hair, long sleeve plaid shirt and a green t-shirt, listening through a device and smiling.
  • A white Deaf man wearing a gold hat and gold-rimmed glasses. The man is wearing a tan t-shirt and has a flower tattoo on his left neck.
  • A blind Black woman wearing a white turtleneck shirt and blouse sitting on the couch, holding a white phone to her ear, listening to the caller on the other end of the line.

How to complete the Applicant Contact Information section

Contact Information

Fill out the information for the person applying to receive specialized equipment.

Upload Support Documents

Click the dropdown box and select your disability.  

If you have multiple disabilities, or are unsure, select “prefer not to say” and we will refer to your supporting documentation or reach out for more information. 

Disability Type

If you have acceptable documentation dated within the past two (2) years, you will not need to complete the Medical Professional Information section. This documentation must meet the following guidelines: 

You can upload the following types of files:

  • PDF
  • Doc
  • Docx

Files must be 1 MB or less.

To find the size and format of your file you can:

  • Windows:
    • Right-click the file
    • Select "Properties"
    • A window will open showing information about your file

  • Mac
    • Select the file
    • Press Command + i on your keyboard
    • A window will open showing information about your file

Your application will be considered complete without filling out the Medical Professional Information if you can upload one of the following: 

  • Prescription 
  • Reports including:
    • Audiogram 
    • Vision Exam
    • Health Certificate
  • Signed note or letter from a Medical Professional 

Your supporting documentation needs to be dated within the last two years and include a Medical Professional’s: 

  • Full Name 
  • Telephone Number 
  • State license number (if applicable) 

The document must also clearly indicate your disability.  

Do not include any documents that list your:  

  • Social security number 
  • Banking information 
  • Credit card number 

Signature of Applicant

Click the yellow box that says “click to sign” and a signature box will appear. You can type your name in or draw your signature. When you complete this, click “Adopt and Sign”.

Are you a Medical Professional

Select “No” if either of the following apply to you: 

  • You have uploaded acceptable certifying documentation 
  • You are not currently with a Medical Professional 

Select “Yes” if you are currently with a Medical Professional. 

Contact

Contact Center
P.O. Box 30310
Stockton, CA 95213
Phone/VP: 1-800-806-1191
Email: info@caconnect.org
Fax: 1-800-889-3974

About

Welcome to California Connect, also called the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP), which provides communication access for Californians with hearing, vision, cognitive, mobility, and speech-related disabilities. The program of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) includes accessible communication equipment and devices, relay service, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.
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