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Glossary

Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.

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Real-Time Captioning(also: CART, Communication Access Realtime Translation, Live Captioning)
The instant conversion of spoken language into text displayed simultaneously as speech occurs, provided either by a trained human captioner or through automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology. Real-time captioning is a critical accessibility service for Deaf and…
Real-Time Captioning(also: Live Captioning, Real-Time Text)
The process of converting spoken language into text that is displayed simultaneously or near-simultaneously as the speech occurs. Real-time captioning is essential for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to participate in live events, meetings, and educational settings. Methods…
Remote Interpretation(also: Remote Sign Language Interpreting, Distance Interpreting)
The provision of sign language or spoken language interpretation services through technology platforms that use live video streaming, allowing the interpreter to work from a different location than the participants. Remote interpretation encompasses both video remote…

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