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… Read More
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… Read More
Using TypeWell In Law School
Andrew Hansen has been a TypeWell transcriber since 2008. He completed the Turbo Courselet in 2011 and attended the Professional Development Symposium in 2012. Andrew completed TypeWell's formal Skill Assessment in early 2017… Read More
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… Read More
Speaking of AI: Why I’m Confident in the Future of Professional Transcribers
I firmly believe that human expertise in transcribing is essential for ensuring effective communication. Moreover, I am convinced that professional transcribers can maintain job security by being adaptable and… Read More
Meet Intellitext: A TypeWell Agency on a Mission to Improve Access
Intellitext was founded in 2011 to serve D/deaf and hard-of-hearing communities by providing real-time communication access in classrooms, businesses, and anywhere conversations take place. Randi Castro, the agency’s founder, worked… Read More
5 Benefits of TypeWell for Universities
Do you coordinate accessibility services for students in higher ed? Do you advise students with hearing loss, autism, traumatic brain injury, or language processing disorders? If you’re looking for an… Read More