Technology makes it easier than ever to connect with people around the world. However, these technologies are often not designed for people with disabilities, leaving millions of people out of billions of conversations.

California Connect, also called the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP), is funded by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and is a public purpose program that allows consumers to connect with the world using functional equivalent equipment and services. The program’s accessible products and services are fully subsidized, removing financial barriers.

At California Connect, with the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunication Program (DDTP), the program’s goal is to make it easier for every Californian with speech, hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive disabilities to connect with the world around them in a way that is comfortable and convenient for them. We believe that equal access to communication is not a privilege, but a right.

California Connect wants to reach every single eligible Californian that wants fully accessible communication. If this is you or a loved one, connect with us today!

With California Connect, you can communicate YOUR way!

Every day, communication services and devices from this program enable over half a million Californians to stay connected. There's a service, phone or piece of equipment for every need. For example, there are specialized devices that make it easier to hear, see, and speak during conversations. Big button phones that make it easier to dial. Phones with lights that flash for incoming calls. Convenient portable phones – and more to help people with hearing, vision, speech, mobility, or cognitive disabilities.