How the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted live captioning
With everyone working from home under COVID-19, live captioning has sky-rocketed. We take a look at the reasons why and if you should join the club.
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Tips and advice when working with a BSL interpreter
If you find yourself suddenly having to work with a BSL interpreter, to ease your mind, we’ve put together this short blog post about what to expect.
Everything you need to know about Video Relay Service
If you’ve heard of Video Relay Service but aren’t sure what it is, or maybe someone has recommended it to you, then this short article will answer all your questions.
Why everyone should be wearing clear face masks
If masks are to become an everyday accessory, then there needs to be a push to make clear face masks for the benefit of those people who are deaf or heard of hearing.
We have one of the best forensic lip readers in the world
121 Captions founder and Managing Director Tina Lannin is the UK’s foremost forensic lip reader, having worked with many famous names such as the BBC and Disney.
What to look for in professional captioning companies
Professional captioning companies come in many different shapes and sizes, so here are 3 questions to ask before you choose the right one.
New Year, New Lockdown – enhance your zoom calls with live captioning
If you’re running a business from home, communicating with your employees can be difficult, so make things as easy as possible for yourself by adding live captioning to your meetings.
The 3 most common questions a stenographer hears
We have made the three most common questions a stenographer hears, so the next time you meet one you can wow them with your intimate knowledge!
BSL interpreting from experienced professionals
British Sign Language, or BSL as it’s abbreviated, is the visual language for thousands of people across the UK. There is a persisting myth that all deaf people know sign language, but in reality, out of the approximately 12 million people in the UK who are deaf or hard of hearing, only around 80,000 know BSL. For those who do know how to communicate through it, sign language gives a freedom and independence that changes lives.
Why you need a Video Relay Service for your business
Customer service is the lifeblood of a company, and a bad reputation will soon drive potential clients away to deal with your competitors instead. One way to raise your reputation is by going the extra mile when it comes to disability access. A video relay service is a great example of how you can not only help people, but put your company’s name out there as standard-bearers for equality.