Spotlight on Black Deaf History
While you’ve probably heard of iconic African-American historical figures like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Billie Holiday, the d/Deaf communities often do not receive the same recognition. In honor of Black History Month, here is a spotlight on some of the most prominent individuals in the Black Deaf community. Educators Louise B. Miller was a […]
Transcription Trends: Insights into the Future of TypeWell Work
At the beginning of the Fall 2023 semester, TypeWell polled active transcribers to gauge how much work they were assigned, what kinds of work they were assigned, and how they felt about it. Update: Our Spring 2025 survey results are now available. Remote vs. on-site work Most TypeWell transcribers were working remotely, and more than […]
Facing the Tides of Change: The State of Real-Time Transcription in 2023
Before diving into the complexities of our industry’s current state, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on my last post, ‘Speaking of AI: Why I’m Confident in the Future of Professional Transcribers.’ While that conviction remains, this article aims to provide a more nuanced view of the challenges and opportunities we’re facing as […]
Beyond Reading Levels: Understanding the Suitability of Transcription Services for D/HH Students
For educational professionals working with deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HH) students, a pressing question arises: At what reading level are students ready to benefit from meaning-for-meaning transcription services like TypeWell? It’s tempting to pin down a specific grade or reading level as the threshold for a student to be ready for transcription services, but the reality […]
Case Study: Evaluating the Suitability of TypeWell’s Transcription Services for K-12 Students in British Columbia
Andrea Drummond, a certified Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TDHH) working in K-12 public schools in British Columbia, Canada, offers a deep dive into the intricate process of determining a student’s compatibility with TypeWell’s meaning-for-meaning transcription services. In her district, a certified TDHH usually makes the pivotal decision about a student’s candidacy […]
Healthy Habits for the Transcriber
Think back, transcribers, to your first training session with TypeWell. You read through the requirements, nodded your head eagerly and said, “I can do this!” You were advised that if you had any history of pain in your arms or wrists, this job might not be for you. As you continued on through the Basic […]