Digital Access Overview
The Next Step, Inc. partners with organizations and state agencies to bridge the digital divide by providing electronic devices to individuals in unserved and underserved communities.
Parent Directed Special Education Services
The Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program, previously, the Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) program is a one-time $1,500 online grant for parents/guardians of eligible students served by special education and who are enrolled in a Texas public school. Guardians of eligible students can use the grant to obtain educational materials and resources such as technology devices and/or services specific services.
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Click Here for additional program information.
Click Here to review available devices or to request a quote.
Telecommunications Assistance Program
The Telecommunications Assistance Program
helps individuals with a disability that interferes with their access to telephone networks purchase basic specialized assistive equipment or services.
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Click Here for more information about the program.