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

Access on the phone

Minnesota Access to Communication Technology (MN ACT) provides a variety of 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 to those who qualify, for as long as the device is needed.

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Announcing a new guide to school safety planning that includes students who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing students and staff.

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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