Who Uses CART (real time captioning)?  
                 The Universal Design

People whose first language is English

People learning English as a 2nd language (processing is easier when they read it combined with listening)

Late–deafened people

Hard of hearing people

People with hearing loss that do not sign

People with cochlear implants that do not sign

People who use oral interpreters, or cued speech, or pidgin/signed exact English.

People who can use sign language but also read/write/speak English (bilingual).

Seniors, and people with LD, ADHD, CAPD, ASD, auditory dyslexia, short term memory issues, and other processing disorders.

People who are deaf-blind/low vision who do not sign.

People who don’t speak English (who can use CART plus translation software, or a bilingual CART reporter)

See CART demo at 

https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A0LEVrjZuD1XmJQAx7QPxQt.;_ylu=X3oDMTBsa3ZzMnBvBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkAw--?p=you+tube+CART+demo+hearing+imparied+deaf&tnr=21&vid=F923C3006974A3B54870F923C3006974A3B54870&l=455&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOVP.V383d6174ddc8c31d18a57e164bf28169%26pid%3D15.1&sigi=12bla2av0&rurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dqn4B0gyDosA&sigr=11b5bumfh&tt=b&tit=Communication+Access+Realtime+Translation%3A+CART+Services+...&sigt=11si1vc07&back=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fyhs%2Fsearch%3Fp%3Dyou%2Btube%2BCART%2Bdemo%2Bhearing%2Bimparied%2Bdeaf%26type%3DYHS_RV_80861031%26param1%3Dij7zzSxCeE_ZFQBITDAHLoFpjG7hkwp_bBEH1rF14ZV6tGRs6wQGPvckGsVV45PY9-0uW7BoWJ0cra-boastR7xVvQ32ocgvtHSx9nKlY3U67Q%252C%252C%26hsimp%3Dyhs-newtab%26hspart%3DLkry%26fr%3Dyhs-Lkry-newtab%26ei%3DUTF-8&sigb=18o6q59dd&hspart=Lkry&hsimp=yhs-newtab

         What is Universal Design Access?

Universal Design means the access can cover a wide user population.

CART is a Universal Design Communication Access because so many people can benefit from CART.

Pope Francis’ visit was captioned (in real time), both at the live events via jumbotrons, and on television! 

       Why CART (real time captioning) in
                            Churches?

People are used to getting captions on TV shows, news, DVDs, movie theaters  captioned phones, business meetings, classrooms, speech to text software apps. Captioning is everywhere.

The combination of ADA compulsory laws, FCC, technology and baby boomers becoming the fastest growing hearing loss population is driving the demand. 

The secular world is becoming increasingly more accessible than the church.

Shouldn’t the most important event of the week, being the Mass be accessible too to allow everyone to experience the fullness of their faith?  How about other parts of church life like conferences that support their spiritual growth by providing ‘effective’ communication?

Access allows the sharing of the Gospel Message

                   ADA, CART (real time captioning)    
                    and the Church

Church is exempt from ADA laws.

The secular world is increasingly accessible due to ADA and FCC mandates. Many people are using CART and captioning in the secular world of business meetings, classrooms, and entertainment.

How does that affect people who need access to the church, and how do they respond when they are not included and unable to ‘fully, actively and consciously’ participate in the life of the church?

90% of those with any form of hearing loss do not attend church because it is not accessible.

                         What is FCC?

The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) is an  agency of the US government that regulates  interstate communications by television, internet, wire, satellite, radio and so forth.

Improvement of communication access for the deaf and hard of hearing with captioning (CC) is mandated by law.

"What does it mean for communication to be “effective”? Simply put, “effective communication” means that whatever is written or spoken must be as clear and understandable to people with disabilities as it is for people who do not have disabilities."

(Source: http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap3toolkit.htm)

Examples of Effective communication:   http://www.dartmouth.edu/~accessibility/effcomm/index.html

"Accessible meeting space allows

 everyone to participate." 

(Source: http://www.ada.gov/business/accessiblemtg.htm

        21st Century Access for the deaf and
                     hard of hearing 

Captioning (CART, CC, etc.) is a rapidly growing communication access driven by the combination of technology advancement, mandatory ADA/FCC laws, and a growing baby boomer population who are losing their hearing. 

CART is quickly becoming the preferred access for many. CART was not available years ago, much like computers/smart phones which have replaced typewriters, rotary phones, etc.

The use of technology is an appropriate means of access in the 21st century.  It is changing the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people, allowing them equal, effective and reasonable accommodation.

"What does it mean for communication to be “effective”? Simply put, “effective communication” means that whatever is written or spoken must be as clear and understandable to people with disabilities as it is for people who do not have disabilities."

(Source: http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap3toolkit.htm)

Examples of Effective communication:   http://www.dartmouth.edu/~accessibility/effcomm/index.html

"Accessible meeting space allows

 everyone to participate." 

(Source: http://www.ada.gov/business/accessiblemtg.htm

                     Impact of Technology

Like manual typewriters being replaced by computers and keyboards, dial phones replaced by smart phones, technology is changing the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people for more accessibility to global information. Modern technology is quickly replacing outdated/sub-standard communication access.

Captioning is becoming a global communication technology due to translation software that can provide accessibility in many languages, including 1 in 5 Americans with a significant hearing loss.

                         What is ADA?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. It imposes reasonable accommodations and accessibility requirements for full and equal access on public grounds and places.

Public places have improved accessibility and accommodations in the secular world.

"What does it mean for communication to be “effective”? Simply put, “effective communication” means that whatever is written or spoken must be as clear and understandable to people with disabilities as it is for people who do not have disabilities."

(Source: http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap3toolkit.htm)

Examples of Effective communication:   http://www.dartmouth.edu/~accessibility/effcomm/index.html



"You get the jokes, the satire, the innuendo. You have full access. You are an equal participant. That’s CART Captioning. That’s Communication Access Realtime Translation.”  (Source:  http://www.realtimeworldwide.com/services/cart-communication-access-realtime-translation/)

"Accessible meeting space allows

 everyone to participate." 

(Source: http://www.ada.gov/business/accessiblemtg.htm

"The importance for people with any 

disability to interact 

in a standard setting rather than do it 

differently is 

critical," (Source: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/real-time-captions-helping-deaf-kids-realise-potential/story-e6freuzi-1226453656874 -ROSEMARIE LENTINI)

 Technology was not available centuries ago for the 

                deaf and hard of hearing.  It is now.

Hearing aids and Cochlear implants are now available and continue to improve.

TDD/TTY (tele relay service/phone for the deaf) is almost 'defunct’ being replaced with texting, email, FaceTime, Skype and other internet communication access, along with captioned phones, and speech-to-text software, and smart phone apps adapted for the deaf/HOH.

Audio Induction technology, FM systems and other ALD (assistive listening devices) have improved communication access, especially for those with mild to moderate hearing loss.

CART is 21st century technology that provides growing access.

How do you make it Inclusive to all those who are deaf and hard of hearing?

"However, in order to serve ALL deaf, hard of hearing, 

the hearing impaired or people with hearing loss 

(whichever terms you choose), all of these accessible 

solutions need to be provided, and the Deaf and 

hearing impaired should always be placed down front 

where they can use their eyes to see to hear and the 

audio amplifiers to be picked up by their assistive 

devices. Captions should be on the wall or a screen for

 those who need to read what is being said." 

 (Source:  http://limpingchicken.com/2014/01/16/deaf-discrimination-to-deaf/)

"What does it mean for communication to be “effective”? Simply put, “effective communication” means that whatever is written or spoken must be as clear and understandable to people with disabilities as it is for people who do not have disabilities."

(Source: http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap3toolkit.htm)

Examples of Effective communication:   http://www.dartmouth.edu/~accessibility/effcomm/index.html

"Accessible meeting space allows

 everyone to participate." 

(Source: http://www.ada.gov/business/accessiblemtg.htm

"The importance for people with any 

disability to interact 

in a standard setting rather than do it 

differently is 

critical," (Source: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/real-time-captions-helping-deaf-kids-realise-potential/story-e6freuzi-1226453656874 -ROSEMARIE LENTINI)

See CART demo at 

https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A0LEVrjZuD1XmJQAx7QPxQt.;_ylu=X3oDMTBsa3ZzMnBvBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkAw--?p=you+tube+CART+demo+hearing+imparied+deaf&tnr=21&vid=F923C3006974A3B54870F923C3006974A3B54870&l=455&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOVP.V383d6174ddc8c31d18a57e164bf28169%26pid%3D15.1&sigi=12bla2av0&rurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dqn4B0gyDosA&sigr=11b5bumfh&tt=b&tit=Communication+Access+Realtime+Translation%3A+CART+Services+...&sigt=11si1vc07&back=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fyhs%2Fsearch%3Fp%3Dyou%2Btube%2BCART%2Bdemo%2Bhearing%2Bimparied%2Bdeaf%26type%3DYHS_RV_80861031%26param1%3Dij7zzSxCeE_ZFQBITDAHLoFpjG7hkwp_bBEH1rF14ZV6tGRs6wQGPvckGsVV45PY9-0uW7BoWJ0cra-boastR7xVvQ32ocgvtHSx9nKlY3U67Q%252C%252C%26hsimp%3Dyhs-newtab%26hspart%3DLkry%26fr%3Dyhs-Lkry-newtab%26ei%3DUTF-8&sigb=18o6q59dd&hspart=Lkry&hsimp=yhs-newtab

          What Churches should know about accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing :  What does 'effective    
                       communication'  mean?

ADA standard for ‘effective communication’ is the model.

2010 Standards for Accessible Design have been implemented as a revision of the 1990 law.  It took effect in March 2011.

A snapshot of this revision is:

“The goal is to ensure that communication with people with these disabilities is equally effective as communication with people without disabilities.” (Examples: Qualified ASL and Oral/Cue interpreters, CART, ALDs, captioned phones etc.)

Considers the method of communication used by the individual, along with the nature, length, and complexity of the communication involved and the context in which the communication is taking place (large group/small group/one-on-one). The person’s communication framework depends on their primary language, age, any co-occurring disabilities and so forth.

How do you make it Inclusive to all those who are deaf and hard of hearing?

"However, in order to serve ALL deaf, hard of hearing, 

the hearing impaired or people with hearing loss 

(whichever terms you choose), all of these accessible 

solutions need to be provided, and the Deaf and 

hearing impaired should always be placed down front 

where they can use their eyes to see to hear and the 

audio amplifiers to be picked up by their assistive 

devices. Captions should be on the wall or a screen for

 those who need to read what is being said." 

 (Source:  http://limpingchicken.com/2014/01/16/deaf-discrimination-to-deaf/)

"What does it mean for communication to be “effective”? Simply put, “effective communication” means that whatever is written or spoken must be as clear and understandable to people with disabilities as it is for people who do not have disabilities."

(Source: http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap3toolkit.htm)

Examples of Effective communication:   http://www.dartmouth.edu/~accessibility/effcomm/index.html

"Accessible meeting space allows

 everyone to participate." 

(Source: http://www.ada.gov/business/accessiblemtg.htm