Who qualifies for ClearCaptions phone?

To use ClearCaptions Mobile App service, you will need:

An iPhone® and/or iPad® device, iOS version 12.0 or greater.

How much does a ClearCaptions phone cost?

The cost to purchase a CapTel telephone directly is $75, however there are many programs available for people who have hearing loss to receive a CapTel phone free or at a reduced rate.

How do I get a CaptionCall phone?

We can help. Call 1-877-557-2227 and we'll take care of the rest.

How do you get a hearing impaired phone?

To get a free caption phone and service, people with hearing loss must certify that they have a hearing loss that necessitates use of captioned telephone service. Companies that offer caption phones will be able to guide you through the qualification process.

Is ClearCaptions a legitimate company?

Clear captions is a highly unethical company with subpar product. They Target the senior market in hopes of giving away their federally funded caption phone. Unfortunately, the phone is extremely flawed and causes nothing but a frustration for the seniors.

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Does ClearCaptions work on cell phones?

ClearCaptions makes your smartphone even smarter.

Download the ClearCaptions app on your iPhone or Android smartphone, sign in and start a call right from the app. When your party answers, ClearCaptions displays his or her words directly on your screen. You can view captions on your iPad or iPod® touch, too.

Does clear caption phone require Internet?

Previously, you needed to have a landline or an internet connection to get captioned telephone service. But today, CaptionCall's Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS), can provide captioned telephone service to people without internet.

What is the best phone for someone who is hard of hearing?

The Jitterbug Flip2 is a great option to consider as you shop around for the perfect cell phone for those with hearing loss!

What is the best landline phone for hearing impaired?

Is CaptionCall working from home?

Can I work from home? Many Captioning Agents are working from home due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. You are required to interview and train in the office. CaptionCall is committed to adhering with state and local social distancing guidelines.

Does Medicare pay for captioned phones?

Regardless of the Medicare advantage plan you have, any audiologist or HCP you see will be able to offer you no-cost Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP-CTS), such as CaptionCall, if your hearing necessitates the use of captioned telephone service.

Is there a monthly fee for a CapTel phone?

CapTel phones work with a Captioning Service as part of a federally-funded program that supports telephone accessibility for people with hearing loss. No costs for the Captioning Service are passed on to consumers – no monthly fees, no service agreements.

Is there a telephone for deaf people?

A captioned telephone is a special telephone that has a built-in screen to display in text (captions) everything the other person on the call says. Captioned telephones called CapTel phones are manufactured by Ultratec.

Can you buy phones for the hard of hearing?

An amplified telephone is a landline phone designed specifically for people with hearing loss. They have features which include: hearing aid compatibility. a separate control to boost the volume through the handset and an extra loud ringer.

How do you amplify a landline phone?

An affordable and portable solution to landline amplification, handset amplifiers connect between the phone body and the telephone handset. The handset's modular telephone connector is unplugged from the phone body, then into the handset amp, which in turn connects to the phone body.

What does hearing aid compatible mean on phones?

Telephones: Most non-portable telephones, some remote phones, and a few cell phones sold in the United States are now "Hearing Aid Compatible". This means that the telephone speaker in the earpiece not only outputs the sound of the person you are talking to, but it also outputs a magnetic signal representing the sound.

What is the easiest cell phone for seniors?

What is the most user-friendly cell phone? The Jitterbug Flip2 and Jitterbug Smart3 are two of the easiest phones to use, due to their simple menus, voice commands, and accessibility features. Additionally, the Alcatel GO FLIP 4 has a simple design that anyone could pick up and use.

Who pays for CapTel phone?

Whether you receive a CapTel phone through a program or purchase a CapTel phone directly, there are no ongoing costs beyond what you already pay for your current telephone service. CapTel telephones are available at no cost to anyone with hearing loss who needs a captioning service to communicate effectively via phone.

What do captioning assistants do?

A Captioning Assistant (CA) is the person who provides these real time captions. CAs listen to one part of a phone conversation and repeat exactly what they hear into a state-of-the-art speech recognition application that transforms the CA's words into text.

How do Caption phones work?

When a call is made, the captioned phone (landline or via the app) automatically connects to a Captioned Telephone Service (CTS). When the other person answers the phone, the caller hears whatever they say just like with a traditional telephone call.

Does CaptionCall drug test for remote workers?

No they will not drug test if you are working remotely.

Does CaptionCall do background checks?

The hiring manager asked me what hours I would prefer, then told me to get a background check and drug test. After that processed, we would start training which would take from a week-a month depending on the person.

Is CaptionCall training hard?

Independent job

Paid training that is pretty easy which is nice. Hours are also flexible.