# Relay Services for Deaf Blind Individuals
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2016-06-06 · Effective 2016-07-01 · 81 FR 36181
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-13221
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 36181
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 64
- **Publication date:** 2016-06-06
- **Effective date:** 2016-07-01
- **FCC docket:** CG Docket No. 10-210
## Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) extends the National Deaf Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) as a pilot program for one additional year. The NDBEDP provides up to $10 million annually to support programs that distribute communications equipment to low-income individuals who are deaf-blind. Extending the pilot program enables the NDBEDP to continue providing communications equipment to low-income individuals who are deaf-blind without interruption while the Commission considers whether to adopt rules to govern a permanent NDBEDP.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/06/06/2016-13221/relay-services-for-deaf-blind-individuals)
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