SERVICES OFFERED
ASL INTERPRETING
CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation)
Private Sign Language Classes
Training and Consulting
ASL INTERPRETERS – Facilitate communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals allowing equal access for all. SLS, Inc. interpreters are highly skilled and follow the Code of Professional Conduct as set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING
COMMUNICATION ACCESS REALTIME TRANSLATION (CART)
What is CART?
CART, Communication Access Realtime Translation, is an instant speech-to-text translation of the spoken word using a Stenographic machine to translate from Steno into English using Realtime translation software. CART or Realtime Captioning is required in any setting under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when requested by individuals in order to ensure equal access and equal opportunity.
What are the benefits of CART?
Realtime Captioning (CART) is utilized anywhere communication access is needed such as for students in a classroom setting including K-12, colleges, universities, trade schools, graduations, IEP meetings. Other venues including employment settings such as staff meetings, conferences, medical appointments, depositions/courtroom appearances and more. Printed transcripts are provided and can be used to study or referred to at a later time.
About our CART Services
Our team has a well-deserved reputation of excellence in providing clean, readable, and highly accurate real-time captioning for our clients. Our captioners provide all the necessary equipment to accommodate all individual needs. We strive to bring quality captions to the people who need it most.
OTHER SERVICES
DEMONSTRATIONS
Situations that a demonstration may be requested:
PRIVATE SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
Classes can be provided for individuals or small groups wishing to learn sign language.
This is the first time a Deaf/Hard of Hearing consumer has been introduced to CART and would like to try before committing to these services.
Parents are interested in how CART may help their child in school and would like to try before requesting on their child’s IEP.
A conference coordinator may want to see how CART can be used for their participants and the logistics of setting up screens.
Demonstrations are given free of charge in person with the consumer and remotely.