Captioning should be easy. Many seniors are losing their hearing and don't have experience using smart phones or modern tech. CaptionPad is a one button captioning device that allows hard of hearing seniors and their family or caregivers have conversations in person with ease. No tech knowledge needed, no internet required, no bluetooth issues, no notifications or other distractions, high accuracy, and robust to background noise. Just simple captioning that works!

By the time my grandfather turned 94, his hearing had declined dramatically. Even with hearing aids, he could barely hear. Mentally, he is sharp, he loves discussing politics, economics, engineering, and physics, but conversations had become frustrating. Our family had to yell to be heard, and he often apologized for not hearing which wasn't his fault. With a background in speech technology, I felt there had to be a better solution. iPhone apps showed some promise, but they were too complex for someone who prefers simple, single-purpose devices. Not tiny screens filled with icons, menus, and pop-ups. After almost two years of searching without success, I decided to build one myself. In my garage, with a 3D printer, a laptop, and plenty of jasmine boba breaks, CaptionPad was born. My grandfather loves it. He's been able to reconnect with people in his life in a way he hadn't for quite some time. He lives with my mom, and it has made communicating with him much easier for her as well. I've started this small tech company to help others reconnect in the same way we have with my grandfather.

We are releasing iOS and Android Companion Apps for CaptionPad - your entire family can use phones as microphones in the CaptionPad conversation!

CaptionPad

Simple Captioning for Seniors

Simple Captioning for Seniors