Last Updated: October 3, 2008
Deanna C. Boenau, RDR, CRR, CBC, CCP
AmeriCaption, Inc.
P.O. Box 50653
Sarasota, FL 34232
941-359-8100
americaption@comcast.net
Started CART in: 1995
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Conventions and conferences, Civil events, such as town council meetings, Cultural presentations, such as Broadway shows, Recreation or entertainment events
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video/encoder, Internet CART
Additional Training: National Speed Contest Qualifier and National Realtime Contest Qualifier. Travel nationwide providing CART and realtime captioning services for small conferences and large conferences with 10,000 plus in attendance. CART provider for the Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. CART and Realtime Captioning for FCRA and NCRA annual conventions. www.AmeriCaption.com for more information on experience.
References:
Chris Wagner
cwagner@fadcentral.org
Joan Haber
joan1@comcast.net
Juergen-Theodor Fraenzer, PhD
jf7cn@guppy.mail.virginia.edu
Jack A. Boenau, RMR, CRR, CBC, CCP
AmeriCaption, Inc.
PO Box 50653
Sarasota, FL 34232
941-359-8100
AmeriCaption@comcast.net
Started CART in: 1987
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Conventions and conferences, Civil events, such as town council meetings, Cultural presentations, such as Broadway shows, Recreation or entertainment events, Other
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video/encoder, Internet CART
Additional Training: Seminar Instructor on Realtime Reporting and CART. Chairman NCRA CART Task Force which redefined "CART." CART and realtime captioning in USA, Canada, Singapore. (See www.AmeriCaption.com for more information on experience.)
References:
Flo Innes
AdvocatesforBetterHearing@msn.com
941-373-0084
David Bugbee
DBug022@comcast.net
Dennis Silver, Esq.
DSilverEsq@aol.com
941-780-3355
Laura P. Brewer RDR, CRR, CCP, CBC
Laura P. Brewer
49 Lyell Street
Los Altos, CA 94022-3915
650-949-1900
650-949-1961(fAX)
www.quicktext.com
Started CART in: 1992
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Conventions Conferences, Civic events town council meetings, Other
Other: Any large venue or technical or demanding settings
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video encoder, Internet CART
Additional Training: Highly experienced in providing CART and captioning in the most demanding settings. Experience providing CART worldwide. Experience with technical settings.
References:
Shelley Bergum
Jul Lynn Parsons
Donna Bradshaw
Marie Bryant, RMR CRR, CCP
The Captioning Company
P.O. Box 441179
Houston, TX 77244-1179
281-684-8973
281-347-2880
captioningcompany@comcast.net
Primary Area of Business:
Harris County and the 12 surrounding cities
Started CART in: 1999
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom settings, Courtroom settings, Religious services, Conventions and conferences, Personal events such as medical appointments, weddings, funerals, retirement parties, Civic events such as City Council
meetings, Town Hall meetings, Expos and Job Fairs, Theatrical performances, and Recreation and Sporting events, and Webcasting, etc.
Other: I provide open captioning at Reliant Stadium for the Houston Texans and the Houston
Livestock Show & Rodeo and captioned the Super Bowl when it was held in Reliant Stadium. I also provide captioning for interactive webcasts on all disability topics and do broadcast captioning for the City of Houston Municipal Channel.
Display Experience: Laptop, LCD Projector, L.E.D. Captioning Bars, Remote CART, Video/encoder, Internet CART and Sporting Arenas.
References:
Teri Wathen
HRLS6A@dars.state.tx.us
Michelle Colvard
michelle.colvard@cityofhouston.net
Mike J. Cano, RMR, CRR, CBC, CCP
Alternative Communication Services
9236 Brindlewood Dr.
Odessa, FL 33556
800-335-0911
813-926-7855
info@acscaptions.com
Primary Area of Business:
International
Started CART in: 1997
Area of Expertise: All forms of CART, remote CART and captioning
References: Upon Request
Joyce Z. Casey, RDR, CRR, CBC, CCP
Casey Realtime Communication
2110 Dallas Lake Rd.
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
423-843-2671
423-847-6806
jzcasey@comcast.net
Primary Area of Business:
Hamilton County, North Georgia
Started CART in: 1997
Area of Expertise: Educational, Courtroom, Religious services, Government councils, Public hearings, Counseling sessions
Other: Caption Masters
Display Experience: Individual, LCD for large room, Remote CART via Internet
References:
Linda S. Hershey, RDR, CRR, CCP, CBC
Hershey915@mindspring.com
Heidi Thomas, FAPR, RDR, CRR, CBC
heidit@educaption.net
Bea Lyone
Mykitties5@comcast.net
C. Jeanette Christian RMR, RDR, CRR, CBC, CCP
20/20 Captioning & Reporting
1010 NW 52nd Terrace
Topeka, KS 66618
866-554-2099 Toll Free
785-286-2730 Office
785-286-3015 Fax
JeanetteChristian@cox.net
www.2020captioning.com
Started CART in: 1996
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Courtroom, Religious services, Conventions Conferences, Banking investment transactions, Weddings funerals personal events, Civic events town council meetings, Cultural presentations, Recreation entertainment, Other
Other: Broadcast, Webstreaming
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video encoder, Internet CART
Additional Training: I have attended the CaptionMasters Series, Advanced CaptionMasters Series, Advanced Software Training, as well as NCRA approved seminars. I have a broad-based knowledge of current events around the world and am highly experienced in providing CART/captions in a confidential and/or technical setting. My experience and knowledge is extensive regarding technical issues. I have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
References: References provided upon request
Kathy Cortopassi, RPR, RMR, CCP
Voice to Print Captioning
1511 E. Valley Place
Dyer, IN 46311
219-865-7837
219-781-5460
captions4u@sbcglobal.net
Primary Area of Business:
Indiana
Chicago, Illinois
Started CART in: 1994
Area of Expertise: All areas: From one-on-one to conventions, onsite and remote.
Other: Captioning since 1994. www.captions4u.com
Display Experience: Projector and Screen
References:
Pat Graves
pat.graves@captionfirst.com
Debora Cunningham RPR, CRR, CCP
Archive Reporting & Captioning Service, Inc.
2336 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
800-870-1795
717-234-6190(fAX)
archivereporting@att.net
Started CART in: 1988
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Courtroom, Religious services, Conventions Conferences, Weddings funerals personal events, Civic events town council meetings, Recreation entertainment
Other: Broadcast
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video encoder, Internet CART
Additional Training: Over 18 years of experience providing CART and captioning services to colleges, universities, high schools, businesses, conventions, and private organizations.
References: References provided upon request
Nancy L. Eaton, RDR, FAPR, CRR, CCP
VISUAL VOICES a division of Eaton Court Reporting Services
13 Short Street
Reading, MA 01867-1014
617-633-5178
eatonnancy@cs.com
Started CART in: 1990
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Courtroom, Conventions and conferences, Wedding, funerals and other personal events, Civil events, such as town council meetings, Recreation or entertainment events, Other
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video/encoder, Internet CART
Additional Training: In addition to attending CART seminars, I have developed and delivered CART training programs at both the state and national level. Have held a contract with the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) for three years to provide CART Training and Mentoring. On contract with MCDHH since 1990 to provide CART services. Have worked at more than 15 colleges and many conferences. Five CART associates.
References: Please inquire privately
Tanya Ward English, CRR, CCP, CBC
Florida Realtime/Caption Crew
5571 SW 94th Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328
954-767-6363
954-680-0776(fAX)
tanya@floridarealtime.com
Primary Area of Business:
Miami, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida
Statewide Florida
Started CART in: 1993
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational_functions,4-Classroom, Courtroom, Conventions Conferences, Banking investment transactions, Civic events town council meetings, Remote CART, Other
Other:Captioning
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Multiple monitors, Video encoder, Internet CART
Additional Training: CART representative to Governor Bush's Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (FCCDHH) CARTed hundreds of hours of university classes since 1994
References:
Christopher Wagner
cwagner@fadcentral.org
Eddie Sierra
eddiechefderang@aol.com
Michael Tansey
Kevlin87@aol.com
Carl R. Forté, RMR, CRR, CCP
Brown Reporting, Inc.
1740 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30309
800-637-0293
800-849-0455(fAX)
carl.forte@brownreporting.com
Started CART in: 1995
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Courtroom, Conventions and conferences, Civil events, such as town council meetings, Recreation or entertainment events
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video/encoder, Internet CART
Additional Training: Closed-Captioner 1995-1998 w/Judy Brentano at The Caption Company; provided CART at Emory University for students (on-site and remote);seminars for deaf/hard-of-hearing group functions; satellite teleconferences; helped implement CART program in local high school districts.
References:
Jessica_Page/ATLSPEECH%ATLSPEECH@atlspsch.org
Sandra German, RDR, CRR, CCP, CBC, CPE
#12, 903 Rutherford Rd., SW
Edmonton, AB T6W 1N9
Canada
780-430-4130
780-445-4406(cell)
780-450-3228(fAX)
sandragerman@telus.net
Started CART in: 1990
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Religious services, Conventions and conferences, Weddings, funerals and other personal events, Civic events, such as town council meetings, Cultural presentations, such as Broadway shows, Recreational or entertainment events
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video/encoder, Internet CART, Large plasma screens, Large back-lit screens, Television, Broadcast Captioning
Additional Training: Pioneered CART in Alberta, teach a weekly realtime theory course via live webcast internet, consultant for many years int CART
References:
Cindy Gordon
cindy@bridgessupport.com
780-428-6624
Marilyn Kingdon
mkingdon@telusplanet.net
Liz Kutcher
liz.kutcher@wd.gc.ca
Teri C. Gibson RPR, CRR, CCP
Gibson Realtime Reporting Services
P.O. Box 47
Dorchester, MA 02121
617 650-6288
info@gibsonrealtime.com
Primary Area of Business:
Serving the greater Boston area and surrounding cities
Started CART in: 2001
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Courtroom, Religious services, Conventions Conferences, Banking investment transactions, Civic events town council meetings, Remote CART
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video/encoder, Internet CART
Additional Training: Experience providing Communication Access Realtime in courtroom, classroom, meetings, training sessions, seminars. Specialized training in CART provided through the Massachusetts Commission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
References: Please inquire privately
Melissa Gonsalves, RMR, CRR, CCP
Freelance Captions, Inc.
P.O. Box 25948
Tempe, AZ 85285
480-491-2790
480-777-5028(fAX)
mag64@cox.net
Started CART in: 1997
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Courtroom, Religious services, Conventions and conferences,Civil events, such as town council meetings
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video/encoder, Internet CART
Additional Training:
Patricia K. Graves, RDR, CRR, CCP
RDR, CRR, CCP
P.O. Box 1924
Lombard, IL 60148
800-825-5234
888-957-5234(fAX)
info@captionfirst.com
Primary Area of Business:
Colorado
Chicago, Illinois
Started CART in: 1989
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Religious services, Conventions Conferences, Weddings funerals personal events, Civic events town council meetings, Cultural presentations, Recreation entertainment, Other
Other:Webcasts
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video/encoder, Internet CART
Additional Training: Caption First has been providing a full compliment of CART and captioning for services for over 16 years. We look forward to working with you.
Lyn M. Grooms, RPR, CRR, CCP
Lyn M. Grooms Realtime Reporting
431 South Tower Road
Dawson, IL 62520
217 364-4209
217 364-4209 (fAX)
grooms@midwest.net
Primary Area of Business:
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
Bloomington, Illinois
Started CART in: 1990
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Convention Conferences, Civic events town council meetings, Recreation entertainment, Remote CART
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors
Additional Training: Chair of ILCRA's CART Committee. Assisted in the development of ILCRA/DHS CART Sensitivity & Training Seminars. Speaker/presenter at ILCRA CART seminars. Attendee at various NCRA CART seminars. DHS approved CART Vendor
References:
Heidi Adams
adams45h@earthlin.net
Bob Griffith
DHSVI63@dhs.state.il.us
Frances Qian
qian@students.uiuc.edu
Sue Deer Hall, RMR, CRR, CCP
ScreenLine, L.L.C.
2809 Leslie Park Circle
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734-761-6686
734-761-1107(fAX)
sdeerhall@msn.com
Started CART in: 1990
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Courtroom, Religious services, Conventions Conferences, Banking investment transactions, Weddings funerals personal events, Civic events town council meetings
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video encoder, Internet CART
References:
Nan Asher
nan@madhs.org
Allan Feldt
alfeldt@umich.edu
Nancy Page
nancy.page@unisys.com
Lisa M. Hallstrom, RPR, CRR, CCP
Green Mountain Reporters & Captioners
P.O. Box 1311
Montpelier, VT 05602
802-229-9873
802-288-9578
802-229-6480 (fAX)
gmrptrs@verizon.net
Primary Area of Business:
Burlington, Vermont
Started CART in: 1991
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Courtroom, Conventions Conferences, Civic events town council meetings, Recreation entertainment, Remote CART
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video encoder, Internet CART
Additional Training: Regional and National SHHH conferences ALDACon Captioning
Gayl Hardeman RDR, CRR, CCP, FAPR
Hardeman Realtime, Inc. (HRI)
CART and Video Services
7901 42nd Street
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
727-547-9409
813-404-2488 (cell)
727-547-0896 (fax)
TampaGayl@aol.com
Started CART in: 1992
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Government functions, Educational functions, Courtroom, Conventions and conferences, Civil events, such as town council meetings
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Remote CART, Multiple monitors, Video/encoder, Internet CART
Additional Training: Author of CART Training course, Stenograph University Online
References:
Steve Larew
slarew@aol.com
Susan K. Jones, RMR, CRR, CCP
7808 KIlbride Lane
Dallas, TX 75248
972-387-3282
susanojones@comcast.net
Primary Area of Business:
Georgia
Tennessee
Florida
Started CART in: 2002
Area of Expertise: Business functions, Educational functions, Classroom, Courtroom, Religious services, Conventions Conferences
Display Experience: Laptop only, LCD Projector, Multiple monitors
References:
Sherman Coker
SDCoker@hotmail.com