Communication

Companies supplying telephone systems, computers, and all other communicative devices to help a senior as they age.

CapTel Outreach Captioned Telephone

Ideal for people with some degree of hearing loss, the Captioned Telephone, or CapTel, works like any other telephone with one important addition:

It displays every word the caller says throughout the conversation. CapTel phone users can listen to the caller, and can also read the written captions in the CapTel’s bright display window.

800-233-9130
www.oeius.org

CaptionCall by Sorenson

Since 2011, CaptionCall by Sorenson, the largest call captioning provider in the U.S., has provided the no-cost service to people with hearing loss, keeping them independent so they can confidently communicate and stay connected.

833-691-1600
https://www.sorenson.com

Schaumburg Township

Schaumburg Township Disability Services is a selection center for ITAC (Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation) free amplified phone program. The amplified phone program provides a free phone to qualified Illinois residents with a certified hearing loss. Qualified residents may come to the Disability Services Department to do a live test call on each of the five phones and select the phone with the optimal hearing results for them. Each phone has varying levels of amplification and adjustments for tone and clarity. The amplified phones range from 40 to 55 decibels. There are no age or income requirements. Residents need standard telephone service, a picture ID and a doctor or licensed audiologist’s signature on the application. ITAC coordinates the distribution of TTYs, Amplified and CapTel phones.

1 Illinois Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

847-884-0030
schaumburgtownship.org

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