§ 64.6211   Equipment distribution and related services.

   (a) A certified program shall:

   (1) Distribute Equipment and provide related services;

   (2) Permit the transfer of a recipient's account, records, and any
   title to and control of the distributed Equipment to another state's
   certified program when a recipient relocates to another state;

   (3) Permit the transfer of a recipient's account, records, and any
   title to and control of the distributed Equipment from another state's
   NDBEDP certified program when a recipient relocates to the program's
   state;

   (4) Prohibit recipients from transferring Equipment received under the
   NDBEDP to another person through sale or otherwise, and if it learns
   that an individual has unlawfully obtained, sold, or transferred
   Equipment, take appropriate steps to reclaim the Equipment or its
   worth;

   (5) Include the following or a substantially similar attestation on all
   consumer application forms:

   I certify that all information provided on this application, including
   information about my disability and income, is true, complete, and
   accurate to the best of my knowledge. I authorize program
   representatives to verify the information provided.

   I permit information about me to be shared with my state's current and
   successor program managers and representatives for the administration
   of the program and for the delivery of equipment and services to me. I
   also permit information about me to be reported to the Federal
   Communications Commission for the administration, operation, and
   oversight of the program.

   If I am accepted into the program, I agree to use program services
   solely for the purposes intended. I understand that I may not sell,
   give, or lend to another person any equipment provided to me by the
   program.

   If I provide any false records or fail to comply with these or other
   requirements or conditions of the program, program officials may end
   services to me immediately. Also, if I violate these or other
   requirements or conditions of the program on purpose, program officials
   may take legal action against me.

   I certify that I have read, understand, and accept these conditions to
   participate in iCanConnect (the National Deaf-Blind Equipment
   Distribution Program);

   (6) Conduct outreach, in accessible formats, to inform state residents
   about the NDBEDP, which may include the development and maintenance of
   a program Web site;

   (7) Engage an independent auditor to conduct an annual audit, submit a
   copy of the annual audit to the NDBEDP Administrator, and submit to
   audits as deemed appropriate by the Commission or its delegated
   authorities;

   (8) Document compliance with all Commission requirements governing the
   NDBEDP and provide such documentation to the Commission upon request;

   (9) Retain all records associated with the distribution of Equipment
   and provision of related services under the NDBEDP, including records
   that support reimbursement claims and reports required by § § 64.6213 and
   64.6215 of this part, for a minimum of five years; and

   (10) Comply with other applicable provisions of this section.

   (b) A certified program shall not:

   (1) Impose restrictions on specific brands, models or types of
   communications technology that recipients may receive to access Covered
   Services; or

   (2) Disable or hinder the use of, or direct manufacturers or vendors of
   Equipment to disable or hinder the use of, any capabilities, functions,
   or features on distributed Equipment that are needed to access Covered
   Services;

   (3) Accept any type of financial arrangement from Equipment vendors
   that creates improper incentives to purchase particular Equipment.

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