Update to TypeWell’s Basic Skills Course Schedule
Cohort-Based Schedule for TypeWell Training Starting in Spring 2025, TypeWell is implementing a more structured Basic Skills Course schedule. We now organize new trainees into two annual training cohorts, based on their individual start dates: Visit this page to check our currently available course dates. Within each cohort window, candidates still train independently and progress […]
On Recruiting
What do recruiters look for in prospective transcribers? We sat down with these hiring professionals to learn more.
Accessibility at Risk: The Unfolding Impact of 2025 Disability Policy Changes on Accessibility Services in the United States
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, workers, and service providers. This article explores the impact of these shifts and what they mean for the future of accessibility.
Is Transcriber Pay Falling Behind? Here’s What the Numbers Say
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 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 […]
Trends in Transcription Work: An Update
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 remotely, or on site? How do feel about the future? You can read our summary of those survey results here. We then sent out a follow-up survey in Spring 2024 […]
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 […]