Transcription for deaf people comes in two forms, namely palantyping and stenography. Dedicated individuals, passionate about improving the quality of life for deaf people, spend years training and learning about transcription for deaf people before they can put it into practice.
Palantyping and stenography are similar in that they both require the trained individual to type [...]
Human aids to communication are invaluable in improving the quality of life for the deaf and hard of hearing. Without them and of course the various items of specially designed and tweaked technology the hearing impaired would experience a far greater isolation from society and on social occasions.
Mainly human aids to communication come in two [...]
Communication support to improve the lives of the deaf can come in many forms. Individuals specially trained in the art of palantype or stenography work to reduce stress in places like conferences, meetings and seminars by typing simultaneously with the speaker. The short hand they type in is then automatically converted back to full English [...]
This is the method of typing in shorthand using a stenotype. This method and equipment is used when you need a record of what someone is saying, or you have to translate what someone is saying due to lack of communication. These types of scenarios would often be in a court or communicating speech to [...]
BIVR is an acronym for British Institute of Verbatim Reporters. A verbatim reporter is is a trained individual who attends meetings or events to take note of everything that is said for attendees who are hard of hearing. BIVR reporters are also frequently called upon in court to take note of the proceedings. It may sound [...]