In this blog, we’ll explore how to access captioning and accessibility options on the go, allowing you to stay connected easily.
Traveling offers exciting, incredible experiences, yet for people with hearing loss, keeping in touch over the phone while on vacation can sometimes present hurdles. We’ve gathered some ways to stay connected while on the go. Let’s take a look at some valuable resources while you’re traveling in this blog.
Experience Captioned Calls on the Go
The Hamilton Mobile™ CapTel® app provides a helpful solution, enabling people with hearing loss to effortlessly make and receive captioned phone calls while traveling domestically. The core benefit of the Hamilton Mobile CapTel app for travelers is its ability to deliver a captioned telephone experience directly to an iOS or Android™ mobile device. As you have a conversation, the app displays real-time captions of the other person’s words. This visual aid can enhance comprehension on calls and allows for more comfortable and confident participation in conversations, regardless of your location. Just like corded CapTel phone models, captions are real-time and offer a seamless way to listen and read along simultaneously.
For added convenience and accessibility, the Hamilton Mobile CapTel App offers the flexibility to view captions on a larger screen, such as a computer monitor, through a web browser. This feature can make staying connected even more accessible and comfortable while on the go. You can easily set up your captioning on a hotel monitor or on a laptop for large, easy-to-read conversations away from home.
Use Live Transcription Apps
For real-time, in-person captioning, consider transcription apps like Live Transcribe. Originally developed by Google in conjunction with Gallaudet University, it’s available for iOS and Android phones. It can help transcribe your conversations in real-time, allowing you to read along to conversations you’re having while traveling. This can be especially helpful in tour group settings, loud bus stations, restaurants with a lot of background noise, or simply for confirmation when checking into hotels or making reservations. There are a variety of apps that can give you live transcription of your conversations, so take a look and pick which one works best for you.
Translation Apps
Traveling out of the country or to a place with different languages? No problem. Using translation apps like Google Translate, iTranslate, or DeepL can all give you a text-based way to converse with others. Many of these apps have a voice-to-text option, allowing you to talk with others in different languages easily.
Find a Quiet Place
Traveling can be busy, exciting, hectic, and amazing, but having a little downtime in a quieter place may be a nice reprieve. Try using an app like Soundprint, which can help you monitor decibel levels to ensure you’re in a safe zone, but can then also recommend quiet places in the city you’re in for a relaxing reprieve.
Using these captioning apps while traveling can help you have a stress-free, enjoyable experience. Having a variety of apps installed on your phone before you leave can be a good way to stay prepared for any situation that comes your way. Be sure to visit the CapTel blog for additional travel resources.
When using Hamilton CapTel on a smartphone or tablet and not on Wi-Fi, a data plan is required. Hamilton CapTel may be used to make 911 calls but may not function the same as traditional 911 services. For more information about the benefits and limitations of Hamilton CapTel and Emergency 911 calling, visit HamiltonCapTel.com/911.
