National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP)
National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP)
Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554
Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 103, Decatur, GA 30032
Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET)
📧 icanconnect@fcc.gov; GA State Contact: nfo@gcdhh.org
☏ 1-800-825-4595; GA State Contact: 404-292-5312
@ icanconnect.org; gcdhh.org
Who Qualifies
Have combined hearing and vision loss (deaf-blindness) that significantly affects communication
Be a U.S. resident
Meet income eligibility guidelines (household income generally at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level)
Provide professional verification of deaf-blindness (audiologist, ophthalmologist/optometrist, physician, rehabilitation professional, etc.)
Application Process
Contact the state NDBEDP (iCanConnect) program serving your state.
Complete the program application, including:
Disability verification forms
Income verification documentation
Participate in an assessment to determine communication technology needs.
After approval, the program provides:
Free telecommunications equipment
Installation
Training and technical support to ensure effective use.
Description
The NDBEDP, also known as iCanConnect, provides equipment needed to make telecommunications, advanced communications, and internet access available to low-income individuals who have both significant vision loss and significant hearing loss.