STAP (Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program)

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This program is through DARS (Texas Department of Rehabilitation Services).
Here is the official website: www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/stap.shtml

This program uses the need to be able to access the phone system to cover Speech Generating Devices.

• This may be a specialized item such as a Dynavox.
• This may be a standard item such as an iPad, with specialized software for speech-generation.

• To apply for this voucher, a Speech Therapist needs to fill out part of the application.
  • Instructions for completing application
  • Application for Speech Generating Device

This program also covers other items, such as amplified telephones, talk-back enabled phones, and two-way paging devices. BUT it is on a different application!

• To apply for this voucher, a doctor or other professional needs to fill out part of the application.
  • Instructions for completing application
  • Application for STAP (non-speech generating device items)