Increasing Access and Opportunity with Captions
Workplaces that welcome the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, are a critical part of building a diverse and inclusive community that enhance access and opportunity. For people with hearing loss, it can be difficult to find the right employment fit. The Deaf and...
Using a GREAT Captioner for Online Accessibility is Money Well-Spent
There are good captioners and there are GREAT CAPTIONERS. What makes a great captioner? In this new world where everyone is working remotely, learning remotely, more organizations are thinking about captioning. However, there is still a long way to go to make sure that accessibility is at...
Meet Caption Pro Robin Smith
After riding out the 2008 recession at a construction company, captioner Robin Smith, CRC, decided to pursue the career she went to school for: court reporting. But she needed to build up her speed and found her first job as a CART captioner. Smith has...
Hiring a Captioning Company Owned by a Captioner Offers Many Benefits
When it comes to hiring the right captioning company, there are many factors to consider. You might start with a Google search and compare price, availability, location, technology skills, training, and credentials. There are some key benefits to working with a captioning company owned by a captioner...
ADA Compliant? Captioning is one option to improve accessibility
Imagine Zach sitting in a college classroom unable to hear what the professor is saying. Or Marci carefully selecting a spot in the front row at a conference, trying to follow along to the slides because the conference’s organizers only hired an American Sign Language interpreter...
A Caption Pros’ Tools of the Trade
When Caption Pros’ owner, Jennifer Schuck, arrives at an event or conference to caption, she has a plan A, B and C. Captioners have many tools of the trade – and many tools in their toolkit – but Schuck says it comes down to being...
A Day in the Life of a Captioner: Q&A with Caption Pro Liane Tomlinson
Caption Pro Liane Tomlinson has captioned two Super Bowls, the Olympics, news reports following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the O.J. Simpson civil trial verdict broadcast live on the Jumbotron in Times Square. Tomlinson had a fascination with astronomy in high school and took a few...
Veterans and Hearing Loss
Soldiers face countless occupational hazards. They must be ready for anything, including bombs and blasts, and often work around loud machinery. As a result, tinnitus and hearing loss are the leading service-related disabilities among veterans. This silent injury is due to excessive noise exposure related to...
Why Accessibility Matters For Those With Hearing Loss
Imagine sitting in a conference or watching a webinar and not being able to hear what the presenter is saying. For people with hearing loss, it’s an everyday reality. Simple things such as placing an order at a restaurant, enjoying a lecture at a museum, or...