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 is whether Deaf and hard-of-hearing people are getting their needs met. How do Deaf and hard-of-hearing people feel about AI-generated captions? Do they think that automated captions are a suitable […]
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 […]
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 […]
Douglas College and TypeWell: Supporting Communication Access Together for 14 Years
With two campuses serving the city of Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada, Douglas College offers bachelor and post-degree programs to thousands of students every year. Through its Accessibility Services department, Douglas College works to ensure that students with disabilities achieve equal access to educational opportunities. Since 2009, Douglas College has partnered with TypeWell to provide […]
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. Doctors and Scholars The first Black […]
Small Businesses Can Reap Big Tax Benefits by Providing Accommodations
Providing accommodations for people with disabilities not only is good business, it also can generate significant tax savings for a small business. Savvy business owners can make their live events more accessible to reach a broader audience. They can also invest in employees with disabilities by making structural adaptations or providing other qualified accommodations. Here […]
The Indispensable iPad
As the solo transcriber in my school district, I take the initiative to stay abreast of the latest and greatest in the world of transcription. After TypeWell released web linking, I was excited to run a parallel test with an “Indispensable iPad”, while still giving students the laptops as readers. An Aha Moment – The […]
A Chat About Access, Accommodation, or Retrofit?
“When the Seahawks were in the Super Bowl, I don’t know how many times I heard the Seahawks mentioned, a thousand times, maybe. A person with hearing loss wouldn’t hear any of that. They have to seek out information to figure out what’s going on.” Are transcription services providing access, accommodation or more of a […]