TippyTalk through State Programs

The Texas Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP) helps people with disabilities acquire specialized equipment they need in order to use basic communication services.

• You must have or know a loved one with a speech impairment.
• The future TippyTalker must be a resident of Texas 5 years or older.
• Part of the application must be filled out by a certified SLP confirming the speech impairment and belief that TippyTalk will benefit the recipient. 

Note: program qualifications may change.

It takes about 5 to 10 minutes to start your application with TippyTalk. We will gather needed information and submit it to the Texas STAP program. 

The cost of TippyTalk and the iPad is fully covered by the Texas STAP program. 

Note: program details may change.

After submitting the application, it typically takes 3 months for the voucher to be issued. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.

The TippyTalk Manager will set up the iPad for the TippyTalker. Then the Manager will download a free app to personalize TippyTalker. Just invite Community Members, and communication begins!

The Wisconsin Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program (TEPP) helps people with disabilities acquire specialized equipment they need in order to use basic communication services.

• You must have or know a loved one with a speech impairment
• The future TippyTalker must be a resident of Wisconsin
• You must provide a letter from a certified educator, SLP, or medical professional confirming the speech impairment and belief that TippyTalk will benefit the recipient. 

Note: program qualifications may change.

It takes about 5 to 10 minutes to start your application with TippyTalk. We will gather needed information, fill out your application, and submit it to the Wisconsin TEPP Program. 

Wisconsin requires a $100 fee. The rest of the cost of TippyTalk and the iPad are covered by the Wisconsin TEPP Program.

Note: program details may change.

After submitting the application, it typically takes 3-4 weeks for the voucher to be issued. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.

The TippyTalk Manager will set up the iPad for the TippyTalker. Then the Manager will download a free app to personalize TippyTalker. Just invite Community Members, and communication begins!

This Florida program helps children acquire specialized equipment they need in order to use basic communication services.

• Florida residents three years old through graduation from 12th grade or age 22 (whichever comes first)
• enrolled in an eligible Florida private school or home education program
• have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Speech Impairment or Language Impairment 

Note: program qualifications may change.

There is no cost to the applicant for the TippyTalk app.

Note: program qualifications may change.