Each type of service offered is unique and has specific applications. The ACS staff will gladly explain each method and assist you in choosing the most appropriate form of communication access for your specific need.
“When you contract with us, it is an element that you no longer need to concern yourself with. You know that the service will be provided and the cost managed.”
Phil Hyssong
CEO , ACS
Let us help you find the right solution for your specific needs.
Captioning
Voice-to-text – The translation of the spoken English word translated instantaneously into English text. This can be achieved through a number of methods including: CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation), Captioning and Text Interpreting (TypeWell & C-Print).
CART Captioning
Onsite or Remote CART can be provided for meetings, conferences, training sessions, civic events, special events and in the classroom
TV & STREAMING CAPTIONS
Realtime captioning is the process by which the spoken word is transcribed and merged with a visual image. ACS’s broadcast and Live stream captions are available 24/7.
TEXT INTERPRETING
Text Interpreting (TypeWell & C-Print) is the meaning-for-meaning transcription of English text, typically found in the educational environment.
Captions
Adding captions to your videos expands your audience and ensures your compliance with accessibility laws. ACS provides high quality post-production captioning and translation services that include:
Open / Closed Captions
Closed captioning service enables you to get more value from your existing video content by appealing to a wider audience.
Transcription
One of our skilled writers carefully listens to your media to create a verbatim transcript with a minimum of 98% accuracy.
Translation
Translation is the process of taking a source (text, digital media, existing captions) from one language and making it understandable in one or more different languages.
Interpreting & Training
ACS provides ASL-English interpreting, interpreter coordination, interpreter evaluation and mentoring services. We also offer a concentrated multi-faceted approach to interpreter continuing education via workshops and study groups.
ASL Interpreting
Our interpreters are qualified and credentialed according to state requirements, screened, and/or Nationally Certified with Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Video Remote Interpreting
An on-demand service that provides communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing persons and hearing persons that are in the same location.
Training
ACS provides interpreter CEU’s, mentorship, study groups and workshops.