Saturday, June 19, 2010

In the Works

I'm working on a post about everything that occurred yesterday (it was a long and exhausting day) but I really want to go see all the amazing things today has to offer me. Don't worry, you will hear all about the convention, but I've got to go experience it! Also working on getting some pictures. Thanks for your patience.

A Word From Our Sponsor: Exciting News for Hard of Hearing iPhone Users from Hamilton CapTel!

Our blog sponsor has some exciting news for hard of hearing iPhone users! Hamilton CapTel® announced Thursday that it is releasing the first iPhone® app to provide captions for every call!

June 16, 2010, Aurora, Nebraska –Today, Hamilton CapTel announced the immediate availability of the Hamilton Mobile CapTel application for the iPhone. The application provides captions of telephone calls for individuals with hearing loss while they are on the go. Available nationwide, Hamilton Mobile CapTel allows users to listen while reading captions of everything that is said during phone calls – all from the convenience of their iPhone.

“This is a major addition to the Hamilton CapTel family of solutions, delivering unprecedented access and freedom for iPhone users that are hard of hearing,” said Dixie Ziegler, vice president of Hamilton Relay, provider of Hamilton Mobile CapTel service. “At Hamilton, we are dedicated to delivering personalized service and providing the most technologically advanced solutions. Every call is important, and due to the widespread use of the iPhone, we have created a free iPhone App that is easy-to-use with an intuitive interface to meet the needs of iPhone users in the U.S.”

Similar to captions on television, Hamilton Mobile CapTel delivers captions for telephone conversations. The popularity of the iPhone in particular has spurred creation of an iPhone App that is free, easy and highly functional. The Hamilton Mobile CapTel iPhone App delivers several useful features that meet the demands of people who are hard-of-hearing:

• Listen to what is said while simultaneously reading captions of what’s said on the screen of the iPhone

• Integration of Contacts; phone numbers are available when it’s time to place a call

• Free captions in both English and Spanish

• Available on any 3G/3GS iPhone

• Works with an iPhone compatible headset---wired or Bluetooth

• Registered Web CapTel users can download the app immediately and have access to their profile and contacts stored on the iPhone, captioning can begin within seconds
What an awesome communication tool for people with hearing loss! It’s simple, easy to use, gives you access from anywhere, and it’s free! What more could you ask for?
Download the free Hamilton Mobile CapTel iPhone App at the iTunes® App StoreSM. Search “Hamilton Mobile CapTel” or download directly at: http://iphone.appmobilize.com/track/185118

iPhone users who are new to CapTel can visit www.HamiltonCapTel.com for more details or may begin the one-time registration process at www.HamiltonWebCapTel.com.
And don’t forget to follow Hamilton CapTel on twitter for all the latest news and technology available for hard of hearing people at @HamiltonApTel.

See the full press release at the Hamilton CapTel site.