Voice Options Program ( VOP )

2026-11-03

Individual Identification & Eligibility Identify individuals of all ages with a speech or language disability who have difficulty speaking or cannot speak . Verify eligibility via referral / recommendation from an approved clinician or specialist . Demonstrations , STLs , and Training Maintain demonstration SGDs preloaded with seven ( 7 ) VOP applications : GoTalk NOW Plus LAMP Words for Life Predictable ( available for Android devices ) Proloquo2Go Proloquo4Text TouchChat HD w / WordPower TD Snap Provide STL devices for a duration of 2 – 14 calendar days with the seven apps to allow individuals to use for a trial period and select the most suitable app . Conduct education and training on the SGD ’ s accessibility features and application use . DOR reserves the right to add additional approved SGDs and speech - generating applications , as approved by CPUC . LTL Issuance Provide LTL devices of new iPads , new Android , or other CPUC - approved SGDs with one VOP application selected by the individual to support independent communication . Apple and Google App Store Account & Gift Codes Maintain an Apple and / or Google App Store account to purchase redeemable gift codes for approved VOP apps ( one per LTL device ). Submit gift code receipts with invoices for reimbursement . Documentation & Records Complete an LTL device Application and individual served survey for each issued device . DOR staff will provide applications and surveys . Retain financial and program records , including equipment purchase receipts , for seven ( 7 ) years after the grant period . Outreach & Referral Conduct outreach and make referrals as appropriate to the California Connect and Voice Options programs . Allowable Personnel & Travel Costs include : Staff time for demonstrations and STL devices , training , LTL devices processing , equipment acquisition , setup , technical support , reporting , outreach , referral , and survey facilitation . Reasonable travel expenses for demonstrations , education , and training . Travel expenses must not exceed CalHR excluded employee rates : http :// www . calhr . ca . gov / employees / pages / travel - reimbursements . aspx Allowable Non - Personnel Costs include : Purchase of a new Apple iPad ( generation 11 or later ), new Android tablet , or other CPUC approved SGD with ≥ 128 GB storage . Refurbished SGDs may be considered case - by - case . Protective SGD equipment : cases , screen protectors , mounts as appropriate . One VOP speech - generating application of the individual ’ s choice from the following list : GoTalk NOW Plus LAMP Words for Life Predictable ( available for Android devices ) Proloquo2Go Proloquo4Text TouchChat HD w / WordPower TD Snap Other speech - generating application as approved by the CPUC . SGD warranty and accessories needed to accommodate the individual ’ s specific disability . Shipping costs not to exceed $ 100 per SGD .

California

2026-03-27