1. Computer-AidedSpeech-to-text Captioning Service Provided by: Deaf Services Center utilizing C-Print ® software from National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

2. How Does Speech-To-Text Work?  Remote settings utilize a microphone, audio source and Wi-Fi Internet technology to transmit the typed message between the captionist and the consumer.  A wireless connection transfers a typed message between two computers in real time.

3. Equipment  C-Print ® client software is provided free of charge from NTID or downloadable from your app store.  On site: - Laptop computers are provided by DSC  Remote: - Wi-Fi Internet service - Audio stream (e.g., Skype) - Client can utilize their personal laptop or mobile device - Bluetooth or wireless microphone

4. “There is no need to miss content or interactions with the hearing community. I am able to participate in discussions by utilizing the dialog box. “There is no need to miss content or interactions with the hearing community. I am able to participate in discussions by utilizing the dialog box. The transcripts can be saved as notes, and I was able to add my own comments to them later. The friendly captionist staff The transcripts can be saved as notes, and I was able to add my own comments to them later. The friendly captionist staff is a plus.” is a plus.” Richard Bretz Richard Bretz A Speech-To-Text Testimonial Contact Information Traci Bulen, Speech-to-text Specialist Deaf Services Center 614-420-6645 tracibulen@gmail.com Deb Brockman, Director of Interpreting and Translation Services Deaf Services Center 614-841-1991 614-515-4484 vp deb@dsc.org