CART stands for Communication Access Real-time Translation.

The CART service is referred to as real-time captioning and results in the display of everything that is being said, word for word on a computer, television or projection screen.  The service may be provided by a “captioner” that is either on-site or off-site (remote).  A transcript can also be produced at the completion of services.

A individual, the “captioner”, uses a device (court reporting stenography machine or computer with real-time captioning software) with an internet connection and types in everything that is said.  The word for word text is then displayed on a computer, television or projection screen.

The “captioner” is not actually typing each word, the phonetic origin of a word is used instead of the actual spelling, which allows the “captioner” to type up to 260 words per minute with 98% accuracy and above.

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The “captioner” uses an internet connection to hear and to project what is said at the service location.

To receive remote CART services you will need the following:

• A computer with an internet connection (A high-speed internet connection is not required but is helpful) at the service location.
• Compatible remote captioning software (provided free of charge).
• A high quality microphone for use at the service location that connects to the computer or an audio feed from a sound system.
• Computer(s), television(s) or projection screen(s) to connect to the computer in order to allow the consumers to view the captioning.

To receive on-site CART services you will need the following:

• Computer(s), television(s) or projection screen(s) to connect to the computer used by the “captioner”.  This will allow the consumers to view the captioning.