About Us
Telecommunications Access of Maryland (TAM) is a state agency that helps Marylanders who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low-vision, or have speech or physical disabilities get the phone and communication tools they need. TAM believes everyone has the right to communicate easily with family, friends, businesses, and emergency services.
The services provided by Maryland Relay, including Relay calling options and assistive equipment distribution, are underwritten by the Universal Service Trust Fund (USTF).
What TAM Provides
- Free Assistive Equipment: Through the Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) program, TAM gives out free equipment to eligible residents. This includes amplified phones, big-button phones, captioned phones, hands-free tools, and specialized tablets.
- Maryland Relay Services: Free phone services that let people using specialized equipment easily talk with anyone using a standard telephone. This includes captioned calling, relay operators, and speech-to-speech services.
- Community Support: TAM offers community grants and public training so people know what tools exist and how to use them.
Administered by the Maryland Department of Disabilities, TAM works to make sure no one in Maryland is left out of everyday conversations.
Our Staff
- David Bahar, Executive Director 240-319-9199
- Kevin Steffy, MAT Manager 410-246-4418
- Robert Foster, Finance Manager 410-767-6971
- Brandie Callender, Program Coordinator 410-767-6962
- Vacant, Evaluator, Maryland Accessible Telecommunications 443-635-0659
- Payal Sharmacharya, Project Coordinator
- Donna Broadway-Callaman, Public Affairs Specialist 443-240-996
- Laura Egharevba - Administrative Assistant
Contact Us
Phone:800-552-7724 or 410-767-6960 (Voice/TTY)
443-453-5970 (Video Phone)
Fax: 410-767-4276
Mail
Maryland Relay/Telecommunications Access of Maryland (TAM)
301 West Preston Street, Suite 1008A
Baltimore, MD 21201
Email
more.info@maryland.gov
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