CART Transcript Formatting Expectations

Our goal is to create accurate, synchronized, and readable captions that enhance the consumer's understanding and accessibility to the content.

At the top of the transcript, add the date and the session name.

Please do not include any disclaimers.

For a clear record of the dialogue, show who is speaking as much as possible.

If you don't know the speaker's name, that's ok! Show it with general indicators. For example, if a teacher is speaking, you can use "Instructor", "Teacher", "Professor", etc.

For CART sessions, remember to type the spoken content exactly as it's heard - including any filler words, stutters, and laughter. Maintain the speaker's tone and emotion

We ask that you type the spoken content and document occurrences in the session. The more info the better! Examples of these include, but are not limited to, those shown in the image.

This is especially helpful in situations where we are trying to address technical issues in a session or when a coordinator wants to review how the sessions are going.

Remember to add the time when relevant!

Some sessions will be done Solo. When working with a team:

• Even if you are not the one starting, connect as scheduled

• Rotate every 20 minutes to maintain consistency and minimize confusion

• Work together to stitch the transcript and decide who will upload it

• Clearly label who is captioning during each rotation

The format specifications listed above will apply to most SignGlasses sessions. Some users will have specific requests that they will pass on to the SignGlasses Team. Please be prepared to make revisions based on feedback.

Don't hesitate to address concerns or suggestions for improvement with SignGlasses! We are all trying to meet the consumer's needs.

Once the transcript is ready, you can upload it! Our guide on Uploading a Transcript can walk you through this.