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Return Application To: 1 Mackworth Island Falmouth, ME 04105 800.639.3884 (V/TTY) 207.766.7111 (Videophone) 207.797.9791 (Fax) Email Questions To: lpenney@drme.org www.drme.org Information About You TEP Application - Page 1 Rev. 03/16

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Page 1: Information About You · Email Questions To: lpenney@drme.org Information About You TEP Application - Page 1 Rev. 03/16. Please Provide the Following Information. Name: Mailing Address:

Return Application To: 1 Mackworth Island Falmouth, ME 04105

800.639.3884 (V/TTY) 207.766.7111 (Videophone)

207.797.9791 (Fax)

Email Questions To: [email protected]

www.drme.org

Information About You

TEP Application - Page 1 Rev. 03/16

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Please Provide the Following Information
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Name:
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Mailing Address:
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Street Address:
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City:
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Zip Code:
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Date of Birth:
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E-mail:
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Other Contact Information:
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Tel #:
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Type:
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State:
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CapTel
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TTY
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VP
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Not Applicable
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Deaf (prefer sign language)
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Non-Verbal
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Late-Deafened
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deaf (prefer written/spoken English)
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Hard of Hearing
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Mild
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Moderate
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Severe
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A Mobility Disability
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Vision Loss
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A Speech Impairment
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An Intellectual Disability
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Other
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Do You Consider Yourself:
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Do You Have:
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Telecommunications Equipment Program (TEP)
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Application Form
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There are Two Ways to be Eligible for This Program

Income Information

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- This application is used for both our lending and cost-sharing programs.
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Do You Have Difficulty With (Check All That Apply):
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Dialing/pressing buttons on the phone
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Hearing other people on the phone
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Hearing the phone ring
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Holding the phone with one or both hands
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Reading English
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Remembering phone numbers
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Speaking loudly enough to be heard on the phone
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Typing English
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Seeing the numbers/buttons on the phone
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Understanding answering machine messages
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Walking/getting to the phone
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Other
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Do You Currently Use Hearing Aids?
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If Yes, Do They Have a Telecoil T-Switch?
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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No
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Please provide proof of income for yourself and all people living with you. Income must be current (within the last 12 months).
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Number of household/family members, including yourself:
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Number of dependent children in the household:
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Age(s) of children:
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Your income:
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Your partner/spouse's income:
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Weekly
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Weekly
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Bi-Weekly
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Bi-Weekly
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Monthly
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Monthly
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Annual
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Annual
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- In order to make this determination, we will need to know your total current household income.
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If you DO NOT wish to share your income information, you can buy a phone directly through our Better Living Store! Contact us to learn more.
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- We use your income to determine your program eligibility.
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- "Current income" includes all household income during the past 12 months.
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- NOTE: We cannot process your application without collecting income documentation for you and all members of your household.
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- Information about both of these programs is included in your welcome packet.
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Documents can include copies of bank statements, W-2 forms, current year IRS tax returns, pay stubs, SSI award letters, copies of SSI checks, etc.
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Phone Equipment Lending ProgramPlease complete this section only if you are interested in applying for phone equipment. You may receive either a phone or a hearing aid through the lending program; you may not receive both.

Please Select the Option(s) You Are Interested In Not all features are available on all equipment. If there is a feature you must have, please indicate this. The more choices you pick, the more limited your equipment options will be.

Please complete this section only if you are interested in applying for a hearing aid. You may receive either a phone or a hearing aid through the lending program; you may not receive both.

Hearing Aid Lending Program

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Available Accessories:
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Available Telephone Features:
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Flashing Signaler
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Amplified Ringer
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Flashing Signaling System for VP
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Surge Protector(s)
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Hearing Aid Compatible
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Speaker Phone
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Neckloop Compatible
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Caller ID (requires service from your phone company)
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Voice-Activated
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Memory Dial
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Amplified Phone - Corded
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Dial-by-Picture Phone
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Amplified Phone - Cordless
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Braille Numbered Phone
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Captioned Telephone
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Phone Types:
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High Contrast Button Phone
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Large Button Phone
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Built-In Amplified Answering Machine
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TTY or HCO Machine
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I Have Internet Access:
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Yes
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No
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Need a feature or function that isn't listed here?
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Have questions about equipment?
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Please contact us at 800.639.3884 or [email protected]
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Some clients may qualify to receive one (1) hearing aid on a lending basis through our program. To qualify for this program, you must:
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- Be 65 years of age or older
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- Provide current (within the last 12 months) income information
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- Have a minimum 40dB hearing lost (verified by an audiogram)
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Please check here if you are interested in qualifying for a hearing aid
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Please Include the Following Documentation with This Application

Proof of Disability *To be Filled Out by a Physician, Audiologist, or Other Medical Specialist*

As a physician, audiologist, or other medical specialist, I certify that the applicant is D/deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, has a speech disability, physical disability, intellectual disability, or other medical condition that interferes with his/her ability to use standard telecommunications equipment.

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Release

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Proof of age (birth certificate, driver's license, or State ID)
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Current (within the last 12 months) income information
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Copy of a recent, signed audiogram showing a minimum 40dB hearing loss. If you do not have an audiogram from the last 12 months, please contact DRM for a list of participating audiologists.
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Name (Please Print):
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Address:
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Telephone:
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Fax:
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Signature:
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Date:
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Would you like a newsletter for your waiting area?
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Yes, please!
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Maybe later
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NOTE: A copy of a signed audiogram, or a diploma from a school for the Deaf or blind, is acceptable in place of a physician's statement.
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Save yourself a trip to the doctor! A signed note from your doctor, audiologist, or other medical specialist can be faxed, emailed, or mailed directly to DRM, instead of obtaining a signature on this form. This DOES NOT apply to the hearing aid program.
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Caregiver
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Doctor
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Family
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Friend
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I give Disability Rights Maine permission to discuss this application and my equipment needs with the following people:
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TEP Application - Page 5 Rev. 03/16

For DRM Use Only

By signing this application, I agree to abide by the above program requirements and state that all information provided in this application is complete and true.

When You Borrow Equipment Under the Lending Program, You Must

DRM Deaf Services1 Mackworth Island

Falmouth, ME 04105

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Signature:
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Date:
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Please return your signed, completed application & all required documents to:
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If you have questions or need assistance with this application, please contact us at 800.639.3884 (V/TTY) or 207.766.7111
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Entered into Database By:
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Date:
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Application is Complete
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Application is Signed
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Cost-Share
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Doctor's Statement
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Lending
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Partner
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Proof of Age (HA)
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Proof of Income
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Recent Audiogram (HA)
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Equipment:
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- Agree not to lease, sell, give away or allow a lien or mortgage to be placed upon the equipment during the loan period.
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- Agree to provide insurance to cover loss against fire, theft or other happenings.
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- Agree to keep the equipment in good condition and avoid damage.
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- Agree to inform Disability Rights Maine if the equipment breaks down.
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- Agree not to remove or allow another person to remove the equipment from the State of Maine without written permission from Disability Rights Maine.
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- Agree to keep a current, monthly service plan for all two-way pagers.
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- Agree to return the equipment to Disability Rights Maine, upon request.