Speech

For Californians with speech-related disabilities, California Connect offers free accessible phones, devices, and communication services.

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What is California Connect?

California Connect, also called the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP), is a public program that distributes specialized telecommunications equipment to persons with disabilities; provides a dual-party relay system called California Relay Service; and supplies assistance for speech generating devices- subsidized by the State of California, removing any financial barriers.
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Interested or need assistance?

For more information or assistance on services and how we can assist you or those that you care for, please call us or fill out the form below.
Call 1-800-806-1191

Contact

Contact Center
P.O. Box 30310
Stockton, CA 95213
Phone: 1-800-806-1191
Email: caconnect@cpuc.ca.gov
Fax: 1-800-889-3974

About

Welcome to California Connect, also called the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program, which provides communication access for Californians with hearing, vision, cognitive, mobility, and speech-related disabilities. The program includes accessible equipment and devices, California Relay Service (CRS), and speech generating assistance.