Classroom CART gives students who are deaf or hard of hearing a live transcript of every lecture, lab and discussion. Our captioners join in person or online, so learning never depends on guesswork.
By role
Live captions change the class for students, instructors and the office that arranges access. Here is what each of them can expect.
Read every word at your own pace
Students follow live text on a laptop or tablet while the lecture runs. Then they can scroll back, so a fast lecture never leaves them behind.
Teach the way you always do
Instructors simply share slides and reading lists before class. After that, the captioner adapts to their pace and vocabulary.
One partner for every request
Disability services offices send the schedule once, before the term starts. We then confirm captioners for each course and keep the office informed when classes change.
What is included
Every classroom is different. Still, these features stay the same in every course we support.
Text on a student device
Students read captions on their own laptop or tablet, so size and color stay comfortable.
Course preparation
Captioners review slides and reading lists before class to learn key terms.
Discussion capture
We also caption classmates’ questions and group discussions, not just the instructor.
Post-class transcripts
Edited transcripts help students review lectures before exams.
Flexible scheduling
Sessions follow the academic calendar, so labs, office hours and exam reviews get covered too.
Familiar captioners
Where possible, the same captioner covers a course all term, which builds familiarity.
Through the term
Plan the courses
The disability services office shares the schedule, and then we assign prepared captioners.
Settle in
Captioners learn names, terms and room layouts while students get used to the text.
Caption every class
Labs, office hours and exam reviews stay covered, so access never drops.
Review with transcripts
Edited transcripts help students revise before exams.
FAQ
Is it the same as automatic captions?
No, automatic captions often miss technical terms and student questions. A trained captioner, however, writes accurate text and identifies each speaker.
Which laws require access for students?
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA require equal access for students with disabilities. The ADA.gov website explains these rights for schools and colleges.
Can you caption online classes too?
Yes, our remote CART service streams live text into virtual and hybrid classes on common platforms.
Contact our team with the course schedule. We will then confirm captioners for every class session.
