Telecommunication Assistance Program (TAP)
Physical Addresses:
Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources
1 West Wilson Street, Room 551
Madison, WI 53703
1 West Wilson Street, Room 551
Madison, WI 53703
Mailing Addresses:
HEAR WISCONSIN
10243 W NATIONAL AVENUE
WEST ALLIS, WI 53227
10243 W NATIONAL AVENUE
WEST ALLIS, WI 53227
Phone Numbers:
| Type | Phone Number | Extension | Notes |
|---|
| Main phone | (855) 359-5252 | ||
| Fax Number | (608) 224-5754 |
Operating Agency:
In Charge:
Hours:
Call for details.
Eligibility:
Program Eligibility
To be eligible to receive assistance from
any of the TAP program options, you must:
• Be a Wisconsin resident.
• Have a documented hearing loss.
• Purchase from a list of approved
items and vendors.
• Have a household income that is
not more than 200% of the federal
poverty level.
• Have not received TAP assistance
within the past three years.
Note: Additional eligibility criteria apply
to specific program options. Please
visit the TAP webpage or contact the
TAP program coordinator for more
information.
Fees:
None.
Intake Process:
Submit an online application(link is external) or printable application form, F-02306.
Submit a completed hearing loss certification form, F-22554 or audiogram.
Note: People who are able to sign the Hearing Loss Certification form include: licensed physicians, certified audiologists, or hearing instrument specialists
Program Licenses
Accessibility:
Languages:
*Translation services available by request, English,
Website(s):
Email(s):
Keywords:
Deaf/Hearing Impaired, Hearing Augmentation Aids, Specialized Telecommunications Equipment, Telephone, Financial Assistanc,
Last Updated:
11/6/2025
Program Description:
Telecommunication Assistance Program (TAP) is a funding program for specialized telephones and related devices. TAP is for any Wisconsin resident who is low income and Deaf, Deaf Blind, or Severely Hard of Hearing. TAP funding is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
See website for online and printable applications and programs details.
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/odhh/tap-copay.htm
Please contact the TAP Program Coordinator by email(link sends e-mail) or call 608-267-7195 if you have questions, need assistance, or want to talk about any special circumstances or other financial assistance options.
Handouts: Telephone, Financial Assistance