As of May 2020, Google Meet will be offering their video conferencing product for free.
This service offers the ability to schedule, screen share, and provide real-time captions. As more audiologists find themselves in the telehealth realm, it is essential to find effective ways to communicate with patients with hearing loss, and the speech-recognition software through Google Meet may be a viable solution for these patients.
Review this blog for more details over Google Meet services including instructions for setting up an account.
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