Speech to Text Captioning

Speech to Text refers to the process of transcribing the spoken word into readable English text using a stenotype machine, notebook computer, and/or realtime software. Often referred to as CART or Communication Access Realtime Translation. Spoken information in the classroom is captured by a microphone and transcribed into print text for a student to read on a projected screen or personal laptop/tablet. Related Links

• Cart or Real Time Captioning
• CART Services for Deaf/HOH Demo (video)
• NCRA article: Standing Up For Your Rights
• Recent Case Law Pertaining to Provision of CART Services
• Examples of Variety of Speech to Text Services
  • ACS (Alternative Communication Services)
  • Typewell
  • Interact-As School Speech to Text Captioning
  • Remote CART & Captioning Services
  • On Point Captions
  • Total Caption
  • Caption First
  • AMAC
  • A La Carte Connection
  • E Captions
  • Captions Unlimited
  • PIE (Professional Interpreting Services)
  • Hiring a Qualified Speech-to-Text Provider

Related Handouts

• CART Services: Pepnet Explains
• Effective Communication FAQ Sheet from Department of Education
• Speech-to-Text Readiness Checklist