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Captions Today: Accessibility for Hearing Loss and More 

For millions of people dealing with hearing loss, captions can provide critical support that enhances or supplements hearing aids and other hearing assistive technologies.  

Today, a new generation of people are discovering how captions can provide invaluable connections for those who have been partially or completely cut off from others due to hearing loss.  

This webinar, sponsored by Hamilton® CapTel® and presented by Digitalzone, features Larry Goldberg, accessible media and technology consultant along with Mitchell Levy, Hamilton CapTel product manager, who discuss:  

  • The importance of keeping people with hearing loss connected to what matters most – family, friends, healthcare professionals and business associates 
  • Why hearing healthcare professionals are increasingly recommending captions to combat hearing loss comorbidities such as social isolation 
  • How captioned telephone solutions can deepen patient relationships for all healthcare professionals 
  • How captioned devices at home and in the office are changing the way we work and play 

Watch now to learn how captions are literally changing the lives of millions of people every day – for the better.  

FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. Automatic speech recognition software generates captions of what the other party to the call says, and, in certain circumstances, a live communications assistant may be included on the call to make needed corrections and/or add call details. The captions are then sent to the phone. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. To learn more, visit fcc.gov. Third-party charges may apply: the Hamilton CapTel phone requires high-speed internet access (Wi-Fi capable) and in some cases, may require telephone service. When using Hamilton CapTel on a smartphone or tablet and not on Wi-Fi, a data plan is required. Hamilton CapTel may be used to make 911 calls but may not function the same as traditional 911 services. For more information about the benefits and limitations of Hamilton CapTel and Emergency 911 calling, visit HamiltonCapTel.com/911. Courtesy of Cisco Systems, Inc. Unauthorized use not permitted. “Noah” is a registered trademark of HIMSA II K/S in the USA. Outside the USA, “Noah” is a trademark of HIMSA II K/S. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. CapTel is a registered trademark of Ultratec, Inc. Copyright ©2024 Hamilton Relay. Hamilton is a registered trademark of Nedelco, Inc. d/b/a/ Hamilton Telecommunications.