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Equal Access to Education

Sorenson believes in the importance of equal access to information no matter where you are, including educational settings. Through on-site or video remote interpreting and CART real time captioning services, you help improve accessibility, student engagement, comprehension, and performance in primary education through post-secondary and professional development courses.

Sorenson Services for Education Environments

On-site interpreting

Create a more inclusive learning environment with on-site ASL interpreting for all kinds of classes, from general education for primary through college education to specialized workplace training.

Reliable
No risk of internet connection issues or frozen video feeds.

Context
Interpreter observes unspoken cues for more accurate communication.

Connection
A deeper level of communication, with interpreter blending into conversation.

Speed
No delay of internet video transmission for smoother on-site communications.

Video remote interpreting

Take advantage of the flexibility of Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) for in-person or online courses through multiple conferencing platforms, supporting education for K-12, university, or workplace training programs.

Custom
Request an interpreter familiar with your industry, terminology, or regulations.

Cost Effective
Anytime interpreter access without the cost of employing interpreter full-time.

Convenient
Interpreters available whenever you need them for in-person or virtual meetings.

Communication
Inclusive of diverse employees and customers for understanding and collaboration.

CART Captioning

Use CART Captioning to increase accessibility and learner comprehension through real-time on-screen captioning. Sorenson uses trained captioning agents for exceptional accuracy, including specialized vocabulary and STEM subjects, and each session produces a downloadable transcript.

Comprehension
Reading clear, accurate text of a presentation increases understanding.

Retention
Studies show using captions increases short- and long-term recall of information.

Equity
Allows greater participation regardless of primary language or hearing status.

Engagement
No need to take notes with post-session transcript, keeping attention on speaker.

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Better performance

A 2016 USFSP study documented a 7.2% higher grade average among students with captioning services than those without access to captions in the same class.

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Benefit more with captions

It’s not only Deaf and hard-of-hearing people who benefit from captioning services. Captioning improves immediate recall and long-term memory of content and reduces the impact of background noise, per a 2021 study published in “Ear and Hearing,” the official journal of the American Auditory Society. We’ve laid out more of the benefits of captions—specifically for educational settings—in a free ebook.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Educational Interpretation and Captioning FAQs

How do I get more information?

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Does Sorenson provide K-12 educational interpreting?

Sorenson provides interpreting for all levels of education. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page to get more information.

Can Sorenson provide both interpreting and captioning for the same class or conference?

Yes, Sorenson can provide both services at the same time. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page to get more information.

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