CART stands for Communication Access Realtime Translation. It's a service where a trained captioner listens to spoken words and types them in real-time, producing instant captions that appear on a screen or device. It's primarily used to make spoken communication accessible to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have auditory processing difficulties.
I have provided CART captions in classrooms, hospitals, doctor offices, funerals, religious services, and memorials. I have also provided captions for events like the Chicago Tree Lighting, DCASE, Chicago Budget Hearings, Chicago Live at Navy Pier.
For group settings, I work wherever is most convenient for you. All I need is a small surface and a nearby outlet. For individual clients, I can either sit next to them or work discreetly from the back of the room, providing captions wirelessly to a Bluetooth tablet that I provide.
From the moment I arrive, my goal is to blend in to your event. I dress to match the setting, whether that's a formal legal proceeding, a medical appointment, or a family gathering, so you and others can stay focused on what matters.
My goal is always to make the event I'm at as accessible as possible. My goal as a CART captioner is to ensure that my Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing clients can participate fully and equally. Every person deserves to be part of the room, and I'm here to help make that happen.
I serve clients throughout the Chicagoland area for on-site events, and I'm available remotely for virtual meetings and proceedings nationwide.
Available for Chicagoland on-site depositions, hearings, CART captioning, and remote sessions.