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Using Google Meet with live captions on a computer/tablet

Google recently added one-click live captioning to Google Slides and Google Meet. When enabled, captions are displayed in real time across the bottom of each app’s screen. Not only does live captioning extend access to presentations and meetings for participants with hearing loss, but it is also beneficial for soft-spoken presenters or noisy environments. At this time, captions are: Only...

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Using LiveTranscribe App

Live Transcribe is an accessibility app designed for the Deaf and hard of hearing and usable by anyone. Using Google’s state-of-the-art automatic speech recognition technology, Live Transcribe performs real-time transcription of speech and sound to text on your screen, so you can more easily participate in conversations going on in the world around you. You can also keep the conversation...

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User review on Artone 3 MAX Bluetooth Neckloop

I have been using the Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop with my bilateral Med-El CIs for years! It is so awesome that I own several of them so one is always charged and ready. This is by far my most used piece of assistive tech. I have given a rating for each section out of 5 stars. Wearing comfort: This BT neckloop is so tiny and light! I do not even know I have it on. It can be worn under a shirt...

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Top 10 Tips For Enjoying The Holiday Season With Your CI

Tis the Season to be jolly!  No matter the celebration—Christmas, Hanukah, Ramadan, Independence Day, etc, how can you make sure to get the most out of any holiday season? Keri Reynolds, a bilateral cochlear implant user shares some ways to enjoy this holiday season with your CI, including helpful communication tips. #10 Advocate for yourself! Actually, self-advocacy is important all year...

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ARTONE 3 MAX Amplified Bluetooth Neckloop

ARTONE 3 Bluetooth Loopset creates a link from a cochlear implant/hearing aid (must be equipped with T-Coil) and any Bluetooth-enabled device such as mobile phone, computer, music player etc. ARTONE 3 enables crystal clear sound transmission for cochlear implant and hearing aid users during mobile phone conversation or music streaming. Approx. price: $139.00 For more information and additional...

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ClearSounds Amplified Power Neckloop Accessory CLA7v2

The CLA7v2 is a hands-free device powered by AAA batteries that delivers approximately 200 hours of operation, provides an adjustable amplification up to 30dB and eliminates interference between cell phones and hearing aid processors. Approx. price: $99.00 For more information and additional products, visit www.Clearsounds.com.

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ClearSounds Quattro 4 Amplified Bluetooth Neckloop

Amplified Neckloop/Headset System for Phones and Audio Devices This product is a Bluetooth version of the CLA7v2 – it uses bluetooth instead of a direct connect cable. It only connects to bluetooth-enabled devices. The Quattro 4 has a detachable microphone and a headphone port on the receiver that allows the use of headphones if telecoil usage is compromised. (i.e. telecoil interference that causes...

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ClearSounds QLinkTV Bluetooth Transmitter

The Quattro QLinkTV is an Bluetooth adapter that allows you to link a variety of audio devices (TV, MP3 players, Stereos, etc.) to use with the Quattro Neckloop/Headset system. Approx. price: $69.00 For more information and additional products, visit www.Clearsounds.com

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Fitness Trackers

There are many different brands of “Fitness Trackers,” which are a wearable devices primarily used monitoring and tracking fitness-related metrics such as distance walked or run, calorie consumption, and in some cases heartbeat and quality of sleep. These are paired with your computer, tablet, or smartphone.   For travelers with hearing loss, you can set your band/tracker to vibrate to...

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MATRIX Cinema Headphones

4th-generation Matrix headphones improve the Bluetooth headphone experience with movies, TV, and music using CinemaEAR, an advanced audio enhancement feature that gives users on-the-fly control of their audio experience with four hearing and sound enhancement modes. Approx. $149.99.   www.meeaudio.com

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NoiZfree Neckloop

NoiZfree Neckloop Audio provides a T-coil inductive substitute for conventional stereo ear buds and headphones. Listen to iPod music, Internet radio, portable CD/DVD players or any audio device with a 3.5mm standard stereo headphone socket. Earhook/Silhouette telecoil products are also available at the workshops. Approx. price: $49.00 Suggested vendor: http://www.tecear.com/

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Red Audio Cables from MED-EL

Audio cables that provide close to a 90:10 ratio of sound input — 90% of sound from the connected audio device with minimal environmental sounds from the processor’s microphone. For more information, contact your clinic or MED-EL Customer Service at 888-633-3524.

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Sony ECM AW3 Wireless Mic System

Capture sound from up to 150 feet away with the ECM-AW3 Bluetooth® wireless microphone for recording devices with microphone in jacks. This product is designed to be an extension microphone for video projects. However, its clear quality sound provides a good low-cost solution as an FM system. Approx. price: $149.00 Various online vendors. Use online search engines to locate best price.

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