CART is an instant translation of the spoken word into text. CART reporters typically use a stenotype machine, notebook computer, and real-time software. CART is a form of communication access primarily used by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Requests for CART reporters can be made by contacting a local CART transcription service. CART requests should be initiated about two weeks in advance of the event date in order to ensure that communication access is available to all attendees. If a request is made just a few days before the event, a good faith effort should be made to secure CART services.
Each USC department or organization must set up their own customer account in order to book a CART provider. Please contact the agency to find out more about setting up a customer account, billing information, and CART requests.
Be sure to have all relevant event information on hand when submitting the CART request:
- Date of event
- Start/end time
- Location – address, building, room
- Type of event and important details
- On-site contact name and contact information
CART Providers with Contact Information
| Vendor | Phone | Email/Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Communications Services (ACS) | 800-335-0911 630-456-5124 | info@acscaptions.com | Los Angeles based |
| Total Recall | 818-991-2413 | yourcaptioner.com | |
| Sign Language Services, Inc/Caption Now (Leah Ilan) | 310-473-3006 | signlanguage-services.com | |
| DeafNet/One Interpreting | 877-4MY-TERP | oneinterpreting.com | USC Vendor |
| Karasch & Associates | 800-621-5689 | karasch.com/captioning | USC Vendor |
| Quick Caption | 951-779-0787 | quickcaption.com |