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STAP
The Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP) was devised to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain a specialized telecommunications device or services to facilitate access to the telephone system.
STAP provides a voucher to eligible individuals that may be exchanged for specialized telephone equipment or services. Communication Axess Ability Group provides an equipment demonstration room conveniently located at our North Loop office.
about our Specialist ...
Christopher Conway is employed by CAAG as the STAP representative for DARS—DHHS, Region 6, comprised of Harris County and the twelve neighboring counties. He has seven years experience working with persons with disabilities and has provided services for diverse populations.
By appointment, he is available in our offices to assist you in selecting a telecommunication device that best suits your particular needs, help you fill out the required application and certify eligibility. You can reach Chris by calling our offices at 713.807.1176 or by e-mail at chris.conway@caag4.com
HOH
Communication Axess Ability Group proudly offers Hard of Hearing Services (HOH) through a grant from the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) - - Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. The basis for HOH is to eliminate communication barriers and to facilitate communication access through projects to expand or otherwise improve the provision of service to individuals who are hard of hearing, late deafened or oral deaf. To schedule a speaking engagement, seminar or conference, call 713.807.1176 or e-mail our Hearing Loss Resource Specialist. HLRS6A@dars.state.tx.us
about our Hearing Loss Resource Specialist ...
Teri Wathen has been active in this field for many years. Teri is the past chairperson of the Hard of Hearing Task Force Committee of Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She is a past board member of the Hear Me Foundation and is the co-founder and past president of Houston Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH). Teri's accomplishments also include being on the boards of Illuminations, Theater of the Deaf and the Texas Alexander Graham Bell Association.
She has had a progressive hearing loss since birth, and she wears two cochlear implants. Teri's husband, both sons and grandson have a hearing loss.
To read more about Teri follow this link to her bio page... Teri