What is Video Relay Service and Video Remote Interpreting
What is Video Relay Service (VRS)? Olivia Alvarez Video Relay Service (VRS) is available through the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) program. It provides interpreting services to the Deaf via communication through videophones using American Sign Language (ASL). The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) manages the TRS program as a requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act […]
8 Principles of Patient-Centered Care for Hearing Health
Olivia Alvarez The key principles of patient-centered care for hearing health require understanding the emotional and physical needs of the patient while developing a solution that addresses their daily lifestyle. Best practices for patient-centered care go beyond excellence in diagnostic services. Understanding the attitudes, concerns, health literacy needs, and priorities of individuals with hearing loss […]
The Best Apps for Deaf People in 2023
The Best Apps for Deaf People in 2023 Olivia Alvarez While we covered the in another post. Here, we share 12 of the best apps for Deaf people. This includes a video chat app for the Deaf, communication and alarm clock apps, and apps to help hearing people communicate in — and learn — sign […]
Make Meetings on Zoom for Deaf Attendees More Deaf-Inclusive
How to Easily Make Zoom Meetings Deaf-Inclusive Olivia Alvarez The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a rapid rise in the use of tech in daily communication. And with a 55% share of the videoconferencing software market, Zoom — from Zoom Video Communications, Inc. — is the go-to for many businesses having virtual meetings. But using video relay service […]
The Best Hearing Loss Apps of 2023
The Best Hearing Loss Apps of 2023 Olivia Alvarez Some 30 million Americans over age 12 have hearing loss in both ears. 1 And 37.5 million Americans over 18 say they have trouble hearing. 1 Like many things, hearing loss often gets worse with age. It can be inconvenient, isolating, and downright dangerous if not adapted […]
Asking How to Improve Hearing? There Are Ways to Do it Naturally
Natural options exist that can help improve hearing loss. Here, CaptionCall guides you through each of these options.
Can You Get a Captioned Telephone without Internet Access?
CaptionCall offers a solution to those who need telephone captioning service but do not have internet access.
Does CaptionCall Work on a Cell Phone? Is It Really No Cost?
If you have hearing loss that impairs your ability to use the telephone, CaptionCall can allow you to use the phone as effectively as you would if you did not have hearing loss.
Black Deaf History Claims Space at Gallaudet University’s Center for Black Deaf Studies
Olivia Alvarez Think fast: Name two influential or famous Black people. Now name two influential or famous Deaf people. Next, name two influential or famous Black Deaf people. That exercise gets more difficult with each step. Why is that? Representation for Black, Deaf, and Black Deaf Culture Decades of advocacy have slowly, but surely gained […]
Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?
Olivia Alvarez Hearing aids can be expensive, especially when you need a fitting. The cost for hearing aids ranges from $200 for over-the-counter hearing aids to as much as $8,000 for prescription aids and a fitting from an audiologist. If you’re older and have mild to moderate hearing loss, it’s important to know if Medicare covers hearing aids and […]
