CRC Accessibility Laws & CART Services Flashcards

Which federal law requires that individuals with disabilities, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing, have equal access to programs and services provided by state and local governments?

Answer: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II

ADA Title II mandates that state and local government entities provide equal access to programs and services for individuals with disabilities, including effective communication accommodations.

CART stands for which of the following in the context of realtime captioning services?

Answer: Communication Access Realtime Translation

CART stands for Communication Access Realtime Translation, referring to the provision of immediate verbatim speech-to-text services using stenography equipment and CAT software.

Under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which type of content is specifically required to have captions for federal agencies?

Answer: Synchronized multimedia content (audio/video)

Section 508 requires that synchronized multimedia (audio paired with video) produced or used by federal agencies must include captions to ensure accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing users.

Which ADA title specifically addresses accessibility requirements for private businesses that serve the public, such as hotels and restaurants providing CART services?

Answer: ADA Title III

ADA Title III covers places of public accommodation—private businesses open to the public—and requires them to provide effective communication accommodations including CART when appropriate.

When a CART provider delivers remote captioning services over the internet to a consumer, this service model is commonly referred to as:

Answer: Remote CART

Remote CART refers to the delivery of realtime captioning services via an internet connection where the captioner is not physically present at the event or location.

Which organization established the NCRA CRC certification to set professional standards for realtime captioners serving deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals?

Answer: National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)

The NCRA created and administers the CRC certification to establish and uphold professional standards for realtime captioners working with deaf and hard-of-hearing consumers.