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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act was approved by Congress on September 17, 2008, and signed into law on September 25. The passage of the legislation will solidifies Congress’s intention for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to be a broad measure of protection and will mark a return to the original spirit of the law.
Many people use the word “captioning,” but what does that mean? Consumers tend to call any text communication process “captioning,” not knowing the true definition of captioning. Nor do they care: all they want is access to what is being said, whether that is in a meeting or on the evening news. Providers of these services, though, call one CART and another captioning. So, what is the difference?
By Denise Phipps, CCR, RDR, CRR, CBC, CCP Even though located many miles away, when presented with the challenge to provide CART services for an outdoor funeral service, Denise Phipps, RDR, CRR, CBC, CCP, felt it was possible as long as there was an internet connection and a way to hear what was being said. In her article, Adventures in CART, she outlines how she accomplished this task and why she believes that with current technology, know-how and perseverance, CART can go anywhere.
By Colleen Platt, RPR, Lincoln Park, N.J. Ever wonder what it's like providing CART to middle schoolers? Read about one CART provider's experience in this environment and the enjoyment she receives.
By Bernice Bonilla, Highland Lakes, N.J.If you've ever decided to take a certification exam, then you are familiar with the hindrances that can present themselves and potentially thwart your best efforts. Bernice Bonilla describes her determination to prepare for the CCP exam and ace it.
By Carly Isaac, NCRA, with feedback from NCRA members who hold the CCP certification If you've ever thought about taking the CCP exam and wondered how to prepare for it, then this article will help you. Read the many suggestions from those who have passed this exam and what they recommend you do to prepare.
By Randi Friedman, RPR, Montclair, N.J. Ever imagine what it must be like to provide CART for a university student for the first time? Randi Friedman explains one of her experiences of how she stepped in to provide CART for a law student.
By Colleen Platt, RPR, Lincoln Park, N.J. Ever wonder what it takes to provide CART for a large audience? Colleen Platt takes you through some of the questions you need to answer before you get started.
CART’ing into the Past
By Jennifer Bonfilio, RMR, CRR, CBC, Hamilton Township, N.J. I was contacted via email one day requesting CART services for the New Jersey School for the Deaf/Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf (NJSD/MKSD) for a weekend of 125th Anniversary Celebration activities. I immediately accepted and was never so enthusiastic about any CART assignment before.