# WAC 388-818-0100: WAC 388-818-0100. Who must certify an applicant's eligibility for telecommunications equipment from TAS?

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0100

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 388-818-0100
- **Heading:** WAC 388-818-0100. Who must certify an applicant's eligibility for telecommunications equipment from TAS?
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 388 / Chapter 388-818 / Section 388-818-0100

## Text

(1) A professional must certify that applicants have hearing loss and/or speech impairments and are eligible to receive telecommunications equipment from TAS.
(2) These professionals include:
(a) A person who is licensed or certified by the department of health to provide health care in the state of Washington;
(b) An audiologist or hearing aid fitter/dispenser in Washington;
(c) A vocational rehabilitation counselor;
(d) A deaf specialist or coordinator at one of the community service centers for the deaf and hard of hearing in the state;
(e) A deaf-blind specialist or coordinator at an organization that serves deaf-blind people;
(f) A certified speech pathologist practicing in the state of Washington;
(g) A licensed occupational therapist;
(h) Staff from a qualified state agency as determined and specified by the TRS advisory committee on deafness; or
(i) Any in-state nonprofit organization serving the hearing or speech impaired.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 388-818-0010 WAC 388-818-0010. What is the purpose of this chapter?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0010.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0020 WAC 388-818-0020. What does the office of the deaf and hard of hearing do?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0020.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0030 WAC 388-818-0030. What does the telecommunications access service do?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0030.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0040 WAC 388-818-0040. What definitions apply to this chapter?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0040.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0050 WAC 388-818-0050. What social services relating to hearing loss are available to the public?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0050.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0060 WAC 388-818-0060. Who are qualified service providers?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0060.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0070 WAC 388-818-0070. Is telecommunications equipment available for clients?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0070.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0080 WAC 388-818-0080. What items are not included with telecommunications equipment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0080.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0090 WAC 388-818-0090. Who is eligible to apply for telecommunications equipment from TAS?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0090.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0100 WAC 388-818-0100. Who must certify an applicant's eligibility for telecommunications equipment from TAS?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0100.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0110 WAC 388-818-0110. How do applicants request specialized telecommunications equipment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0110.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0120 WAC 388-818-0120. What types of income are included when requesting equipment from TAS?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0120.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0130 WAC 388-818-0130. How are applicants notified about decisions for telecommunications equipment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0130.md)
- [WAC 388-818-0140 WAC 388-818-0140. What are reasons for denying telecommunications equipment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_818_0140.md)

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