From the telegraph to rotary phones to landlines, email and texting, our methods of communication have evolved a great deal over the decades. These changes have been vital for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Just ask Greg Gantt, who has experienced the impact of these technological advancements firsthand not only as a […]
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3 Apps for the Hard of Hearing
Sign 4 Me for iPad Sign 4 Me assists in learning American Sign Language (ASL) and translates words and phrases into ASL. Users can type in words and sentences and watch the 3D avatar “sign” those words and phrases. Sign 4 Me can be used as a learning tool for kids and adults alike as it’s […]
See and hear: CapTel phones let you see what you can’t hear
Ideal for those who are hard of hearing or deaf, CapTel phones caption what the caller is saying. The phones work just like any other phone, only they have a display attached to them that reads what the caller says. CapTel phone users can listen to the caller, and can also read the written captions […]