Equal access to communication technology across generations...

Yesterday, today and tomorrow.

In this presentation:

-About ACE and why we search for communication solutions-The gap in communication solutions-CapTel across generations-VRS across generations-Key benefits of new technologies-Questions

Why does ACE search for communication solutions?

The gap in communication technology

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CapTel – across generations

CapTel - across generations

School and university – Olli, iPhone CapTel

Workplaces - Barney Lund, QLD

Retirement - Jim Doubleday, 93 year old

Key benefits of ACE CapTelFaster and more natural

Ideal for people who can speak but have difficulty hearing

Simple and easy to use

Portable or fixed

Across generations

Wide-spread social and economic benefits

John Howards thoughts

“It’s absolutely fundamental to the ordinary enjoyment of life which text messaging, computer use and all the other technological marvels of the last 20 years can’t replace – that is, an ordinary conversation on the telephone.” John Howard, 16 October 2009.

VRS - across generations

VRS - across generations

School and university - Cody, VIC

Workplaces - Andrew WiltshireView video

Retirement - Touch screen kiosks

Key benefits of ACE Video Relay Service

Communicate using first language

Fast phone calls

Natural phone calls in Auslan

Smooth flowing conversation

Signing helps convey emotion

Functional equivalent of a phone call

Concluding comments

Questions