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General Resourcesssagert2021-02-23T14:52:16-06:00

Live Captioning and Speech-to-Text Options

  • Live Transcribe by Google
    • Note: Live Transcribe is only available on Android O/S
  • Live Transcribe for iOS
    • Note: The iOS version of Live Transcribe is not associated with Google.
  • Otter.ai
  • Ava

If you have an Android device start with Live Transcribe by Google.  You’ll basically have the app open on your mobile device and near the audio source (Tip: for improved captioning, you can plug an audio cable directly into the phone from the PC – cuts down on any background noise).

Otter.ai would be the next recommendation and their Basic plan is free.  It’s good for 600 minutes of transcribing per month.

Be aware that Zoom is one of the few platforms that does not provide auto-captioning, so options are limited.  It is often up to the host of the event to hire a third-party captioning provider (i.e. AI-Media).

An upcoming device is SpeakSee, which is a device that features a set of microphones and an app that translates speech into text for the deaf/hard of hearing community.  They have just announced today a new feature called AutoCaption: https://speak-see.com/pages/products-speakseeautocaption, which will allow for captioning on various platforms (i.e. Zoom, Google Meet, etc.).

Lastly, here’s a good article summarizing the options available (many of which are covered above): https://www.hearinglikeme.com/speech-to-text-apps-for-the-deaf-community/.  If we can be of further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Click Here to Visit The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Website

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Resource Guide for Brandon including:

AddictionServices…Advocacy…ClothingandThriftStores…CounsellingServices…PrivateCounsellingServices…CrisisServices…CulturalServices…Drop InCenters…Employment &EducationalTraining…FoodPrograms…HealthServices…HousingandEmergencyShelter…Interpretation…Justice Services…LegalServices…MentalHealthServices…MentorPrograms…MinisterialServices…OutreachServices…PoliceServices…Self-Help&Consumer Groups…ServicesforChildren&Families…SexualityEducation…SupportGroup

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Community Contact List

Community Contact List for the City of Brandon

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Elder Abuse Information links:  Source: https://weaadmanitoba.ca/

  • What is Elder Abuse?
  • Elder Abuse, It’s Everybody’s Business!
  • Abuse Support Line brochure
  • Senior’s Safety Fact Sheet
  • The Sandwich Generation
  • Financial Concerns Checklist
  • Persons in Care Brochure

Disclaimer

This website does not provide personal medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The information contained on the website is not a substitute for professional advice from your licensed health care provider such as doctor, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, psychiatrist or therapist. Stay connected with your healthcare team. If you are unable to reach your regular health care provider please call Health Links at 1-888-315-9257.

For other questions regarding additional information please contact the appropriate provider.

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