The Ins and Outs of Stadium Captioning
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THE INS AND OUTS OF STADIUM CAPTIONING
NCRA National ConventionNashville, TNAugust 2013
KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE Stadium Captioning is governed by the Americans with
Disabilities Act
Accessible Stadiums document http://www.ada.gov/stadium.pdf
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires new stadiums to be accessible to people with disabilities so they, their families, and friends can enjoy equal access to entertainment, recreation, and leisure.
At least one public TDD (telecommunications device for persons who are deaf or who have speech impairments) must be provided. Signs must identify the location of the TDD and provide direction from other telephone banks.
For each bank of public telephones with three or more units, at least one telephone must be equipped with a shelf and electrical outlet to permit a person to use a portable TDD.
Where audible fire alarms or emergency notification is provided, flashing lights are required in public and common use areas, including toilet and bath rooms, locker rooms, and along public corridors.
Not governed by the FCC
Others cannot “turn off” captions
Emergency information is very important
Generally do not put up parentheticals for [ Applause ] or [ Booing ]
“So, seeing as he was one of the worst free agent signings in Yankees history, when he was introduced yesterday at Yankee Stadium the boo birds came out...even on the scoreboard.Man, that's just cold. Even the hearing impaired now know how much people hate Carl Pavano.”
KNOW YOUR CLIENT The in-stadium game-day experience is
very important to your clients
Sponsor recognition is very important
You will be providing captions for events during TV time-outs Contests Prizes
DISPLAY Every stadium is different
Line lengths can be different
How do you connect? Encoder Via the server
EQUIPMENT NEEDED Two computers Writer Serial port for encoder Noise canceling headphones
LYRICS Every client is different
NCRA is trying to get a consistent policy on lyrics for stadium captioning
GAME DAY Bathroom breaks
Scripts
Names of officials/referees
Fan Code of Conduct
Identify the PA only – everyone else is >>
Master your roster
Home town University Height/weight Statistics Depth Chart Injury Report Coaches History of Team
BE PREPARED!!!
How to get in touch with us:
CAROL STUDENMUNDRDR, CRR, CBC, CCP
KARYN D. MENCK RDR, CRR, CBC, CCP
Nashville, Tennesseemenck@tennesseecaptioning.comwww.tennesseecaptioning.com615-646-1386
Portland, OregonCStudenmund@lnscaptioning.comwww.lnscaptioning.com800-366-6201