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On Recruiting

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What do recruiters look for in prospective transcribers? We sat down with these hiring professionals to learn more….

OCR Layoffs Undermine Civil Rights Protections for American Students

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Massive layoffs at the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights threaten critical protections for students with disabilities, jeopardizing the enforcement of civil rights and…

Accessibility at Risk: The Unfolding Impact of 2025 Policy Shifts on Disability Services in the United States

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Recent policy changes in the U.S. are reshaping accessibility and disability services, with funding cuts and the elimination of DEIA programs creating uncertainty for students,…

Is Transcriber Pay Falling Behind? Here’s What the Numbers Say

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Transcriber pay rates are rising, but have they kept up with inflation? We looked at 10 years of data to find the answer….

What do Deaf People Really Think of AI-Generated Captions?

by Bit Blair We’ve talked about automated captions and their impact on transcribers’ morale and job prospects.  But what really matters the most to us…

Navigating Transcription Rates: Understanding the Differences Between Direct Contracts and Agency Work

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As a transcriber, you might be thinking about branching out on your own, setting your rates, and managing direct contracts with schools or other institutions….

3 Signs You’re Ready to Master Math Mode and Tackle More STEM Classes

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Math Mode can be a challenge for many transcribers, especially when juggling the fast-paced demands of live transcription. While capturing as much of the spoken…

Trends in Transcription Work: An Update

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In Fall 2023, we asked TypeWell transcribers to help us take a snapshot of the job market. Are transcribers getting enough work? Are we working…

Three Reasons C-Print Captionists are Switching to TypeWell for STEM Classes

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  Why do so many schools and transcription agencies prefer TypeWell over C-Print, and why have so many C-Print captionists switched to TypeWell? Simply put,…

Spotlight on Black Deaf History

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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…

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