Oricom CARE80S Amplified Photo Phone | NDIS Big Button Aid

Stay connected to loved ones and essential services with the Oricom CARE80S. This specialized amplified speakerphone is a critical piece of low-cost assistive technology designed for NDIS participants living with hearing loss, low vision, or cognitive challenges such as dementia.

Standard telephones can be difficult to hear, hard to see, and confusing to navigate. The CARE80S solves these issues with Photo Memory Dialling and Amplified Audio. By inserting photos of family, friends, or carers into the large speed-dial buttons, users can make a call with a single touch—no need to remember or read complex numbers.

How This Device Supports NDIS Participants

Supporting Memory & Cognition (Photo Dialling): For participants with memory loss, dementia, or intellectual disability, numbers can be abstract and difficult to recall. The six large photo buttons allow the user to dial visually ("Call Mum" or "Call Doctor") promoting independence and reducing anxiety.

Overcoming Hearing Barriers: Featuring an extra-loud ringer (85dB) and receiver amplification (up to 20dB), this phone ensures incoming calls are heard and conversations are clear. It is also Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC), minimizing interference for hearing aid users.

Visual Accessibility: The high-contrast, big-button keypad is designed for users with low vision or limited fine motor skills, making it easier to target numbers without misdialling.

Safety & Emergency Access: A bright visual ring indicator flashes when the phone rings, providing a secondary alert for the Deaf or hard of hearing. The simplicity of the one-touch dialling ensures help is accessible quickly in an emergency.

Key Features & Benefits

6 Photo Speed-Dial Buttons: Instantly dial contacts by pressing a familiar face or symbol, supporting users with memory or literacy challenges.
Amplified Audio: Boosts incoming voice volume by up to 20dB and ringer volume to 85dB, ensuring clear communication for the hard of hearing.
Hearing Aid Compatible: Inductive coupling allows the phone to work clearly with T-Coil enabled hearing aids.
Visual Ring Indicator: A bright light flashes when a call comes in, ensuring the user is alerted even if they cannot hear the ringer.
Hands-Free Speakerphone: Allows for communication without holding the handset, beneficial for users with upper limb mobility restrictions.

NDIS Funding Information

This item is classified as Low Cost Assistive Technology (Communication). It is commonly claimed under:

• Core - Consumables: 03_220300911_0124_1_1 (Low Cost AT - Personal Care/Safety - Communication)

• Capital - Assistive Technology: 05_220300911_0124_1_2 (Communication Equipment)

We strongly recommend consulting with your Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist (OT) to ensure this phone meets your specific communication goals.

Meticulous Specifications

• Brand: Oricom

• Model: CARE80S

• Type: Corded Amplified Phone

• Amplification: Receiver (+20dB), Ringer (85dB)

• Buttons: Extra Large, High Contrast

• Memory Keys: 6 x Photo Dial Buttons

• Compatibility: Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC)

• Visual Alert: Flashing Ring Indicator

• Network: PSTN / NBN (via Voice Port)

• Mounting: Desk or Wall Mountable

Package Includes

• 1 x Oricom CARE80S Base Unit

• 1 x Handset

• 1 x Curly Cord

• 1 x Telephone Line Cord

• 1 x User Guide