Exploring Caption Companion: A Tool for Real-Time Captioning Without Internet | Hearing Health & Technology Matters

Exploring Caption Companion: A Tool for Real-Time Captioning Without Internet | Hearing Health & Technology Matters

Caption Companion is a tool designed to provide real-time captioning without requiring an internet connection. In this conversation, Shari Eberts is joined by Margaret Downs, Executive Director of Premier Visual Voice, and Mathew Call, Director of Technology, to explore how this device can enhance accessibility for people with hearing loss. Equipped with a wireless microphone and user-friendly interface, Caption Companion captures spoken audio a…

Kaiser Permanente Extends Communications Options for Deaf Members

Kaiser Permanente has reached an agreement in California to improve access and effective communication for deaf and hard of hearing Kaiser Permanente members during appointments, groups, and classes that take place on Kaiser Permanente’s Zoom video visit platform.