These resources contain more in-depth information about topics related to speech-to-text services….
Type: Resources
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Speech-to-Text (Services)
Transcripts are plain text documents that can be provided by the STTS professional post-event….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Overviews
Useful For: Speech-to-Text Provider
Topics: Speech-to-Text (Services), Assistive Technology
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) is technology or software that automatically converts spoken language into text, which can be done in real-time….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Overviews
Useful For: Speech-to-Text Provider
Topics: Speech-to-Text (Services), Assistive Technology
Professional STTS providers are accountable to maintain confidentiality in all situations….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Overviews
Useful For: Speech-to-Text Provider
Topics: Speech-to-Text (Services), Assistive Technology
STTS providers can be hired as staff members, independent contractors, or be contracted through an agency. When evaluating qualifications, gather information about the provider’s skills, credentials, and experience working in various settings prior to hiring….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Speech-to-Text Provider
Topics: Speech-to-Text (Services), Assistive Technology
These resources contain more in-depth information about topics related to interpreting….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Interpreters
Topics: Interpreting
When arranging interpreting services, you can ensure effective communication access by hiring qualified interpreters, keeping interpreting consistent, and checking in regularly with the deaf person….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Interpreting
When a video incorporates musical elements, this information should be incorporated into the captioning track for accessibility purposes. The Described and Captioned Media Program’s (DCMP) Captioning Key includes tips and guidance on captioning music under Sound Effects and Music. For…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Assistive Technology
When the language of a video is primarily spoken in a foreign language, the equivalent accessible version would reflect captions in the same foreign language and should not be translated into English. For example, a deaf student is taking a…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Disability Services Professionals
Topics: Assistive Technology
NDC’s Creating Offline Captions summarizes the three main ways that institutions are ensuring media on campus is accessible by Finding captioned media or comparable media: Searching for the same video that already captions or if a similar video that is…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Assistive Technology
Campus policies and procedures for captioned media is recommended as a proactive measure to support a consistent and streamlined process. Many institutions are moving toward ensuring that all media be captioned, whether or not a deaf individual has made a…
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Administrators
Topics: Assistive Technology
Colleges and universities must ensure media is accessible to deaf individuals whether it is media for coursework (supplementary or required), videos posted on the institution’s website or social media, or other materials such as those available through the campus library….
Type: Resources
Resource Type: Guides
Useful For: Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
Topics: Assistive Technology