COMMUNICATION ACCESS REALTIME TRANSLATION (CART)

What is CART?

CART, Communication Access Realtime Translation, is an instant speech-to-text translation of the spoken word using a Stenographic machine to translate from Steno into English using Realtime translation software. CART or Realtime Captioning is required in any setting under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when requested by individuals in order to ensure equal access and equal opportunity.

What are the benefits of CART? 

Realtime Captioning (CART) is utilized anywhere communication access is needed such as for students in a classroom setting including K-12, colleges, universities, trade schools, graduations, IEP meetings. Other venues including employment settings such as staff meetings, conferences, medical appointments, depositions/courtroom appearances and more. Printed transcripts are provided and can be used to study or referred to at a later time.