Iowa Code 477C.4 – Telecommunications devices for the deaf and hard of hearing
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 477C.4
- Board: means the utilities board within the department of commerce created in section 474. See Iowa Code 477C.2
- Council: means the dual party relay council established in section 477C. See Iowa Code 477C.2
- Telecommunications device for the deaf and hard of hearing: means any specialized or supplemental telephone equipment used by persons with communication disorders to provide access to the telephone system. See Iowa Code 477C.2
- Use: means to operate, navigate, or employ a vessel. See Iowa Code 462A.2
With the advice of the council, the board may plan, establish, administer, and promote a program to secure, finance, and distribute telecommunications devices for the deaf and hard of hearing. The board may establish eligibility criteria for persons to receive telecommunications devices for the deaf and hard of hearing, including but not limited to requiring certification that the recipient cannot use the telephone for communication without a telecommunications device for the deaf and hard of hearing.