ASL Interpretation and CART Services
American Sign Language interpretation and CART realtime captioning — so deaf and hard-of-hearing participants have effective communication access at your events, meetings, classrooms, and proceedings.
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Certified GSA Schedule Holder - 300+ languages - 24/7 support
What are ASL and CART services?
ASL interpretation renders spoken content into American Sign Language through a qualified interpreter, on-site or over video. CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) converts speech to text in real time, displayed on a screen. Both give deaf and hard-of-hearing participants live access to spoken content — the ADA's effective-communication standard in practice.
Access that arrives late isn't access
A deaf student following a lecture, a hard-of-hearing resident at a public hearing, a juror or witness in a courtroom — if the spoken content doesn't reach them in real time, they are excluded from the proceeding itself. Under the ADA's effective-communication requirements, that exclusion is a compliance failure, not just a bad experience.
Communication access, handled since 2009
Taika Translations provides ASL interpreters and CART captioners to schools, courts, government agencies, and event organizers — part of a language-access practice spanning 80,000+ projects and 300+ languages, with GSA and NASPO ValuePoint contracts and a 5.0★ Google rating. One vendor, one accountable project manager, spoken and signed languages alike.
How ASL and CART bookings run
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Describe the event
Share the date, format (in-person, virtual, or hybrid), audience, and subject matter. Quotes are answered the same business day.
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We scope the right access services
Taika helps you decide between ASL, CART, or both, and assigns qualified interpreters or captioners matched to the setting.
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Access runs live
Interpreters sign in person or on video; CART text displays on screen in real time — with a project manager reachable throughout.
What you get
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ADA effective communication
ASL and CART are the two accommodations most often requested for deaf and hard-of-hearing participants — both through one vendor.
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Qualified ASL interpreters
Interpreters experienced in the setting — classroom, courtroom, conference stage — not simply whoever is available.
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CART realtime captioning
Live speech-to-text displayed on screen, giving participants a readable stream of the proceedings as they happen.
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On-site or remote
Both ASL and CART can be delivered in person or over video and streaming platforms, matched to your event format.
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Trusted by schools, courts, and agencies
GSA Schedule and NASPO ValuePoint contract holder, serving state and federal agencies and major U.S. school districts.
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24/7 support
Support is available around the clock, with one project manager accountable for your accommodations.
Schools, courts, government agencies, and event organizers have a legal and practical obligation to provide effective communication access for deaf and hard-of-hearing participants.
Taika Translations provides American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and CART (real-time captioning) for events, meetings, classrooms, and proceedings where spoken content needs to be accessible in real time.
Both services are available on-site or remotely — an interpreter signing in the room or over video remote interpretation, and CART text streaming to a screen at the venue or into a virtual event. For the broader picture of digital and communication accessibility, see Accessibility & Compliance.
- 300+ Languages · 24/7 Support
- 5.0★ Google Rating
- Trusted by State & Federal Agencies
Who this is for
- Classrooms, lectures, and IEP meetings
- Court proceedings and legal appointments
- Public meetings, hearings, and government events
- Conferences, graduations, and live events
- Workplace meetings and training sessions
- Healthcare appointments and patient communication
Quality & reliability
- ASL interpreters and CART captioners matched to the setting and subject matter
- Format scoped with you in advance — on-site, remote, or hybrid, ASL, CART, or both
- A project manager confirms logistics before the event and stays reachable; support available 24/7
What clients say
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“[Taika] consistently exceeded our expectations... over the past six months.”
Shelley Bales · Belton Independent School District (BISD)
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“Impeccable expertise and a flawless manner of doing business, all topped with a heartwarming attitude.”
Sergey P. · client since 2019
Credentials & registrations
- 300+ Languages · 24/7 Support
- 5.0★ Google Rating
- Trusted by State & Federal Agencies
- GSA Schedule Holder
- NASPO ValuePoint
- Veteran-Owned (VOSB)
- SAM.gov Registered
- FERPA-Compliant
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CART?
CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is real-time speech-to-text captioning, typically displayed on a screen during a live event or meeting, for participants who are deaf or hard of hearing or who otherwise benefit from a text transcript in the moment.
Do we need ASL interpretation, CART, or both?
It depends on your audience and the nature of the event. Some deaf or hard-of-hearing participants prefer ASL, others prefer CART, and larger events sometimes provide both. Tell us about your event in the quote form and Taika can help you scope the right combination.
Is providing ASL or CART a legal requirement?
For many organizations, yes — the ADA requires covered entities to provide effective communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing participants, and qualified sign-language interpretation and realtime captioning are among the standard auxiliary aids. The specific obligation depends on your context, so confirm requirements with your compliance or legal team.
Can ASL and CART be provided remotely?
Yes. ASL interpretation can be delivered over video, and CART captioning can stream to virtual or hybrid events as well as on-site screens. Tell us your event format when requesting a quote and Taika will scope the right delivery.
How far in advance should we book ASL or CART services?
As early as your event date is known — qualified ASL interpreters and CART captioners are scheduled ahead of time, and early booking gives the widest choice for your setting and subject matter. Quotes are answered the same business day.
What does CART look like for attendees?
A live, readable text stream of what is being said, displayed on a shared screen, a personal device, or embedded in a virtual event platform — so participants follow the proceedings word by word as they happen.
Ready when you are
Prefer to talk? Call +1 830-355-2205 — quotes returned same business day.
Reviewed by Artjom Dudarev, Senior Project Manager — updated