Every day new developments, gadgets, devices and discoveries are made which have the potential to change the world as we know it. For the deaf and hard of hearing, transcription devices, captioning, amplified phones, bluetooth and of course, hearing aids, are breaking down key communication barriers that can inhibit the lives of many.
As firm believers in the power of technology to transform the lives of people who are deaf or hard of hearing, Deaf Unity enlisted the help of blogger, Ellie Parfitt , to round up the best apps for deaf people.
The famous video messaging app allows you to send super fast videos up to 5 minutes long, and completely hands-free! Other elements include group chats and uploading videos to social media.
Available on both iOS and Android. Find out more about Glide. These are brilliant apps for deaf music lovers! If you hear a song that you like on the radio or at a concert, these apps instantly recognise it and will stream live lyrics to your device. Both aps are available on iOS and Android. Find out more about SoundHound and Shazam. Interpreter Now is available on both iOS and Android devices. Mobile banking apps are practical for checking balances and transferring money in a few simple steps, without the need to make any calls or speak to anyone directly.
Many banks offer free downloads on iOS and Android devices. Travelling and using public transport can be tricky for the deaf and hard of hearing. It can be a nightmare catching travel updates, listening out for announcements or even trying to find the information screens. Travel apps such as Waze and National Rail are simple to use, and provide all the information you need on demand, so you can travel confidently and safely, absolutely anywhere.
This is a fantastic app for helping deaf and hard of hearing people to communicate over the phone via a text relay assistant. NGTS is especially handy for using at work and can be tailored to meet your specific communication needs.
Find out more about NGTS. This app has a variety of information about places in the UK that are accessible for disabled people. It allows you to search for venues, such as hotels, nature reserves and tourist attractions which might have assistive technology such as hearing loops and flashing fire alarms to make communication and getting around easier.
The must-have app for travelling around Britain. Find out more about Inclusive Britain app. This is a free to use, video calling app with instant messaging. Find out more about Skype. Would you like to write an article for Deaf Unity to spread awareness and provide tips to the deaf community? Contact our editor, Tamara at tamara. Thanks for your comment.
Could anyone recommend any system that would help deaf people to use their sign and simultaneously get the text? My father has recently gone from being partially deaf to totally deaf and having to write everything down when trying to have a conversation is very tedious, Is there an app that allows a user to speak into their phone and the words appear on the screen? I was just thinking about this same question. Hi, I recommend using the Make it big Android app, easy to use and highly appreciated by the Deaf community users.
Try it and leave a feedback, we are trying to improve the app to become more useful to all users! Modern hearing aids boost specific frequencies for each user. Is there software to do this for recorded sound. Description Hearing Aid Centre application based on your Android phone or tablet device, running same principles as conventional wearable hearing aid.
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Developed by SecNet Technologies. Approximate size Age rating For all ages. This app can Access your Internet connection. Permissions info. Can you help us improve? Resolved my issue. Clear instructions. Easy to follow. No jargon. Pictures helped. Didn't match my screen. Incorrect instructions. Too technical. Not enough information. Not enough pictures. Any additional feedback?
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