Stay connected with clarity and simplicity using the ClearSounds CSC500 Spirit Amplified Phone — the accessible communication solution designed for seniors, individuals with hearing loss, and anyone who needs louder, easier-to-use phone conversations. With up to 40dB amplification, innovative photo dial buttons, and hearing aid compatibility, this amplified phone eliminates the frustration of missed calls and difficult-to-remember numbers.

Whether you're experiencing age-related hearing loss, have a hearing impairment, or simply want a phone that's easier to see and use, the ClearSounds CSC500 provides the amplification, accessibility, and intuitive design that keeps you connected to family, friends, and essential services.

Why Accessibility Experts Recommend Photo Dial Phones

Remembering phone numbers shouldn't prevent you from staying connected. For seniors with memory challenges, individuals with cognitive impairments, or anyone who struggles to remember frequently called numbers, traditional phones create barriers to communication. This leads to social isolation, missed medical appointments, and difficulty reaching loved ones. The ClearSounds CSC500 solves this with 8 photo frame buttons that let you dial by simply pressing a picture of the person you want to call — no numbers to remember.

Key Accessibility Benefits

• Up to 40dB amplification: Powerful volume boost (15dB default + 25dB boost) makes conversations loud and clear for individuals with hearing loss — significantly louder than standard telephones
• 8 photo dial buttons: Simply insert photos of family, friends, doctors, or caregivers and press their picture to call — perfect for memory challenges, dementia, or anyone who struggles with numbers
• 3 additional one-touch memory keys: Quick-dial frequently called numbers without searching through contacts or remembering digits
• Hearing aid compatible (HAC): FCC-compliant for use with telecoil (T-Coil) hearing aids and cochlear implants — eliminates interference and feedback
• Visual ringer with 85dB alert: Bright flashing light and extra-loud ringer ensure you never miss important calls
• Simple, intuitive design: Easy-to-use interface reduces confusion and frustration for seniors and individuals with cognitive challenges
• Maintains independence and connection: Enables aging in place by making phone communication accessible and stress-free

Professional-Grade Features

• Adjustable amplification: 15dB default volume with AMPLIFY KEY for up to 40dB boost (actual max varies 10-12dB based on line power)
• 8 one-touch photo frame buttons: Insert photos for visual, memory-friendly dialing
• 3 one-touch memory keys: Additional speed dial buttons for frequently called numbers
• 85dB ringer amplification: Extra-loud ringer ensures you hear incoming calls
• Visual ringer: Flashing light alerts you to calls even if you can't hear the ringer
• Hearing aid compatible: FCC-compliant for telecoil hearing aids and cochlear implants
• Single-line conferencing: Allows multiple people to participate in calls
• Desk or wall mountable: Flexible installation options for any space
• Compact design: 9.3" × 6.0" × 2.3" fits easily on desks or tables
• Simple setup: Easy programming of photo buttons and memory keys

Technical Specifications

• Product: ClearSounds CSC500 Spirit Amplified Phone
• Model: CSC500
• Amplification: 15dB default, up to 40dB with AMPLIFY KEY (max varies 10-12dB based on line power)
• Ringer volume: Up to 85dB
• Visual ringer: Yes, flashing light alert
• Photo dial buttons: 8 one-touch photo frame buttons
• Memory keys: 3 additional one-touch speed dial buttons
• Hearing aid compatibility: Yes, FCC HAC-compliant for T-Coil devices
• Conferencing: Single-line conferencing capability
• Mounting: Desk or wall mountable
• Dimensions: 9.3" × 6.0" × 2.3"
• Manufacturer: ClearSounds
• SKU: CS-CSC500
• Compliance: FCC Standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility, ADA-compliant

Perfect For

• Seniors with memory challenges who struggle to remember phone numbers
• Individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's who benefit from visual, photo-based dialing
• People with hearing loss requiring amplified communication and hearing aid compatibility
• Those with cognitive impairments who find traditional phones confusing or overwhelming
• Elderly parents and relatives whose families want to simplify communication
• Assisted living facilities and memory care units providing accessible phones for residents
• Caregivers setting up easy-to-use communication systems
• Anyone who wants simplified dialing without remembering numbers

Photo Dial Setup Guidelines from Ask Ergo Works

To maximize accessibility and ease of use from your photo dial phone, follow these expert-recommended setup guidelines:

• Photo selection: Use clear, recent, close-up photos of faces — smiling photos work best for recognition
• Photo button assignment: Program the 8 photo buttons with most frequently called contacts: family members, primary caregiver, doctor, pharmacy, neighbors, friends
• Memory key programming: Use the 3 additional memory keys for emergency services, secondary contacts, or frequently called businesses
• Photo printing: Print photos at appropriate size for the frame buttons — test visibility before final setup
• Labeling option: Consider adding names below photos for additional clarity
• Optimal placement: Position phone in well-lit area where photos are easily visible
• Volume adjustment: Set default amplification to comfortable level, teach user how to activate AMPLIFY KEY for extra boost
• Visual ringer: Enable flashing light if hearing is significantly impaired
• Practice sessions: Help user practice pressing photo buttons to build confidence and familiarity
• Contact notification: Inform programmed contacts that they're assigned to photo buttons

These are the same accessibility principles we apply in our professional assessments for memory care facilities, senior living environments, and aging-in-place home modifications.

Why Photo Dial Buttons Transform Communication

For individuals with memory challenges, dementia, or cognitive impairments, remembering phone numbers — even for close family members — can be impossible. Photo dial buttons eliminate this barrier by leveraging visual memory and facial recognition, which often remain intact even when numerical memory declines. Simply seeing a loved one's face triggers the desire to connect, and pressing their photo completes the call — no numbers, no confusion, just connection.

Hearing Aid Compatibility Matters

The CSC500's FCC compliance for Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) means it works seamlessly with telecoil (T-Coil) hearing aids and cochlear implants without the interference, buzzing, or feedback that plague non-compliant phones. This ensures clear, comfortable conversations for the millions of Americans who rely on hearing assistance devices.

85dB Ringer: Never Miss Important Calls

The extra-loud 85dB ringer is significantly louder than standard phones (typically 70dB) and ensures that even individuals with moderate hearing loss will hear incoming calls. Combined with the bright visual flashing light, this dual-alert system guarantees you'll never miss calls from doctors, family, or emergency services.

Trusted Accessibility Expertise Since 1990

Backed by Ask Ergo Works — your full-service ergonomics and accessibility partner with over 30 years of experience designing healthier, more accessible environments. We've conducted thousands of assessments and know that accessible communication equipment with memory-friendly features is critical for maintaining independence, reducing isolation, and supporting cognitive health.

The ClearSounds CSC500 is a cornerstone product in our accessibility recommendations for individuals with memory challenges because it delivers intuitive photo dialing, powerful amplification, and hearing aid compatibility that keeps people connected.

Simplify communication and stay connected. Order the ClearSounds CSC500 Spirit Amplified Phone with free shipping and experience the difference that photo dial buttons and 40dB amplification make in eliminating confusion, reducing isolation, and keeping you connected to the people who matter most — no numbers to remember, just faces to recognize.