It is also recognized that present technology is available, but at significant cost, that would allow these people to utilize telecommunication equipment in their daily activities. With the advice of the Telecommunication Devices Access Program Advisory Committee, the Public Utility Commission shall establish and administer a statewide program to purchase and distribute adaptive equipment to make telephone service generally available to persons with physical disabilities. The commission may contract with any governmental agency, or other entity the commission considers to be qualified, to assist the commission in the administration of sections 9 to 14, chapter 290, Oregon Laws 1987. Certification implies that the individual cannot use the telephone for expressive or receptive communication. In order to be eligible to receive adaptive equipment, individuals must be certified to have the required disability by a person or agency designated by the Public Utility Commission to make such certifications.
Certification implies that the individual is unable to use the telephone.