Website Review

Captioning for Students Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
C-Print
http://www.ntid.rit.edu/cprint/

C-Print is a speech-to-text (captioning) technology used to provide communication access to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. C-Prints can be used in schools and business. Those with visual impairments or a learning disability would also benefit. The basis of the service is printed text in English displayed in real time. This service requires a trained operator to type a text display of the spoken information. The benefit of this device is that more than one student can read the display to access the information. After class, the text can be provided in paper or electronic format to be used as notes.

The website is very helpful and informative. They provide detailed explanations on how the C-Print technology operates and gives information on captionist training, salary levels, and the service needs/demands. The website includes points out that C-Print can be a cost-effective service that a school may provide. I attempted to order the service, however purchasing is currently unavailable. You would have to mail in an order form. There is a discount for schools and one would need to show proof of training before purchasing independently.