CART TRANSLATION

CART Translation is the Key Service in Providing Real Time Transcriptions

Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) has quickly become one of the most widely used technology services for providing instant transcription of the spoken word into text form. The text can be displayed and viewed in several forms including a computer monitor, laptop, TV screen or projection screen. American Language Services (ALS) has provided CART services for over a quarter of a Century.

CART is sometimes also referred to as Realtime or Live Captioning and is used primarily for the hearing impaired. For example, a CART writer would listen to a lecturer (either on-site or off-site) and transcribe all that is said with little to no delay. The text would then be displayed so that the individual could read along and remain an active participant during the event.

There has been some controversy over the meaning of CART. Although CART is acknowledged as an acronym for “Communication Access Realtime Translation”, there is no actual translation included within the service. When spoken language is converted into written text, the service is called transcription. Translation is a service in which written text in one language is then converted into written text in another language. Although Communication Access Realtime Translation may be a misnomer, the benefit of CART services for the hearing disabled community is undeniable.

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American Language Services Provides the Following Key CART Services:

• Onsite CART – can be provided for meetings, classes, training sessions and events and requires the CART writer to travel to the event’s location.


• Remote CART – requires the CART writer to be in a remote or off-site location. The individuals requiring the CART services will only need a computer with Internet connection in the location of the event so that the text can be streamed directly to that computer. The delay time is generally less than 3 seconds.

The Versatility and Speed of Conversion are Key CART Attributes:

The versatility of CART has proven to be very successful in a variety of settings. CART services can be used one-on-one or in groups of any size. CART equipment is easy to set up and easy to use for both the writers and the participants. The American Disabilities Act recognizes CART as an assistive technology that affords “effective communication access.” The popularity of CART has grown at an exponential rate in the past several years and is one of the only services available today that allows those with hearing disabilities to be 100% involved and an active participant of an event through live captioning and technology.

CART Services are Used in a Variety of Locations and Settings:

• Educational – can be provided for meetings, classes, training sessions and events and requires the CART writer to travel to the event’s location.


• Business – Meetings, hearing, conferences, transactions, corporate training Conference Calls/Video Conferencing/Web conferences & seminars.


• Community – Government meetings, retirement communities, religious services, ceremonies, funeral services.


• Legal – Hearings, courtroom, police stations, depositions, lawyer or public notary offices.


• Medical – Doctor appointments, rehabilitation centers, counseling.


• Entertainment – Theatre, cultural events, concerts

ALS is happy to assist you with your CART needs. Please contact us at the numbers listed below for more information or to schedule your next event.

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