Picture Care Phone with 40dB Amplification
by MaxiAids
Last verified June 17, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
This is a corded landline telephone that lets you place calls by pressing a button next to a photo of the person you want to reach — no number dialing required. It's designed for people who have difficulty remembering phone numbers or navigating standard keypad interfaces, such as older adults with dementia or cognitive changes, or people with intellectual disabilities. The phone comes as a complete, plug-in-and-use unit: you insert photos into 10 slots, program the corresponding phone numbers once during setup, and the phone handles the rest. The handset also amplifies incoming sound up to 40dB, making it useful for people with hearing loss as well. Someone will need to do the initial programming of phone numbers, and photos need to be printed to a specific small size (about 1" x 1¼"), so it's not quite plug-and-play without that one-time setup step.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Plug phone into telephone wall jack — no AC power or batteries needed for memory backup. - With a guide
- Print photos to approximately 1" x 1¼" and insert into the 10 photo slots.
- Program each photo slot with the corresponding phone number using the keypad and setup instructions.
- Set the ringer volume switch and dial-only mode switch to preferred settings — full setup takes roughly 20-30 minutes. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to Get It
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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site; last verified June 17, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.