Alternative Realtime Careers: A Guide to Closed Captioning and CART for Court Reporters can put you on the path to an exciting, new career. You'll learn everything you need to know about the captioning and CART work environments and, more importantly, how to prepare and take advantage of these opportunities. You'll also find information on:

• How realtime translation works
• What makes a good captioner or CART writer
• How to apply for a realtime job
• The technical basics of captioning
• Selecting the right software and equipment
• Captioning from your home
• Starting your own CART or captioning business
• Calling deaf people on the phone
• The laws that govern the use of captioning

Alternative Realtime Careers also provides a variety of case studies, so you can find out how other court reporters have transitioned into the captioning or CART fields, and a comprehensive list of software and hardware vendors and Web sites.

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