Real-time captioning provides an instant translation of spoken English into written English text that is displayed on a laptop monitor, tablet, or cell phone.ÌýThis allows the student to read what is being said during a class session; both lecture and discussion.ÌýA captionist can also perform remotely by receiving an audio signal from the room and relaying the captioned text back to the student’s mobile device.
Real-time captioning services are scheduled by Disability Services upon request from the student approved for the accommodation.ÌýA student with a real-time captioning accommodation will first submitÌýtheÌýÌýto Disability Services in order to initiate a request.ÌýDisability Services will then follow up with the student regarding their request. If a student submits a request directly to an instructor of the course, the instructor should forward the request to dscommaccess@colorado.edu with the student’s name and contact information.
The captioning service provider attending the class (remotely or in-person) may need to work directly with the instructor and Disability Services to gain access to the course materials and become familiar with course content.ÌýAll assignments and course-related information will be kept confidential.ÌýDisability Services covers the cost of real-time captioning services for students approved for the accommodation.
Real Time Captioning Services Faculty FAQ
Communications and Interpreting Services
Real-time captioning is part of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Disability Service's Communications and Interpreting Services. For more information on how these services work as well as the Student Agreement and Cancellation Policy, please click the link below.