Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between CART and
C-Print?
Communications Access Realtime Translation
(CART) is a form of verbatim captioning
in which a stenographer sets up his/her
steno machine and laptop on a portable
stand, and sits next to the individual
receiving services. The CART consumer
reads directly off a laptop screen.
This can be used comfortably for up
to two CART consumers. CART can also
be provided remotely in which case the
consumer of the captioning would log
onto a website where he/she could read
the captions. CART works well in many
settings including educational, business,
medical and other community settings.
C-Print is a speech-to-text (captioning) technology and service developed at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, a college of Rochester Institute of Technology. This program can be tailored to meet the need of the individual consumer. It is never verbatim but can come close to the original rendering of the spoken English or can be broken down to more of a conceptual meaning for meaning translation in near real time. The system successfully is being used to provide communication access to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in many programs around the country. In addition to educational environments, C-Print also can be used in business and community settings.
C-Print is a speech-to-text (captioning) technology and service developed at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, a college of Rochester Institute of Technology. This program can be tailored to meet the need of the individual consumer. It is never verbatim but can come close to the original rendering of the spoken English or can be broken down to more of a conceptual meaning for meaning translation in near real time. The system successfully is being used to provide communication access to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in many programs around the country. In addition to educational environments, C-Print also can be used in business and community settings.
Who would benefit from captioning services?
Anyone who has a significant hearing
loss - either hard of hearing or deaf
- could benefit from this service. The
service works well with those who are
not fluent in a signed language as well
as with those who are but choose captioning
because of certain benefits that come
with captioning verses a sign language
interpreter.
How much notice would I have to provide
in order to obtain this service?
In order to provide the client with
best possible service, it would be beneficial
to give Clearview Captioning at least
2 days notice (depending on the business
or appointment). Some venues would require
more time, such as conferences or college
attendance. Please contact Clearview
Captioning, for more information.