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nick@vcil.org
(802) 861-3091
The Vermont Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program is a statewide program that loans telecommunications equipment to enable low-income Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard of Hearing, and individuals with physical disabilities to communicate by telephone. To qualify, applicants must provide proof that they have a disability requiring adaptive telephone equipment to use the phone service, and income that is below the federal poverty guidelines for their household size. VTEDP will purchase up to $750 of equipment for qualified individuals and it is theirs till they move out of state or no longer need it.
2022 EDP Income Limits
| Household Size | Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $36,620 |
| 2 | $36,620 |
| 3 | $46,060 |
| 4 | $55,500 |
| 5 | $64,940 |
| 6 | $74,380 |
| 7 | $83,820 |
| 8 | $93,260 |
2021 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia. For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,720 for each additional person.
Eligibility is 200% of Federal Poverty Level for a 2 person or the actual number in household, whichever is greater.
