Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program Association Tedpa

“Expenses insurance 720 accessibility expenses 60 bank fees 38 conference expenses 1,871 online service 382 website expense 359 total 3,430”

“The mission of tedpa is to convene for the purpose of information exchange and to assist one another with the administration of specialized telecommunication equipment distribution programs for persons with disabilities.”

“Program service accomplishments include: a. Educating its members about state and federal regulatory issues and to advocate for changes when they seem to be in the interest of improved quality and efficiency of specialized telecommunications equipment and related programs. B. Sharing information about program administration, to share cost- effective ideas and techniques, and to promote ideas about community outreach. C. Providing representation to other professional, technical and consumer organizations desiring input. D. Actively examining and advancing discussion about issues pertaining to specialized telecommunications equipment when appropriate as determined by tedpa members, preparing items for membership review and submitting advisory opinions about those issues. E. Performing other functions that may be deemed appropriate by tedpa members. F. Due to covid-19 there was no in-person events during 2020. The organization did hold the annual membership meeting virtually with 65 people in attendance representing 32 states. The board updated membership on actions the board took in the prior year, the financials, and held elections for treasurer and vice-chair.”