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Speech-to-text services

Speech-to-text services accommodate individuals who do not use sign language and cannot access auditory information. Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) provides a written, verbatim account of what is being said in the classroom.

The CART providers produce a text of the spoken information, which is then displayed to students on their electronic devices.

Students receive a transcript of the spoken content. However, transcripts are not shared with other students.

Service request timeline

We require the following sufficient time to respond and make provisions for CART services.

• At least 2 days for one-time events and meetings

• At least 1 week for recurring classroom and multi-day events

How students request speech-to-text services

For courses 

• Email your course schedule each semester in advance to the primary contact.

For class-related activities, meetings, reviews, or group sessions

• Submit your request to the primary contact.

Student Responsibilities

Promptly inform the primary contact about the following: 

• Your finalized class schedule as soon as it is 91ÊÓƵ. 
• Any changes to your class schedule, including drop, add, and withdrawal adjustments during the semester.    

Promptly inform the primary contact and the CART provider assigned to you at least 24 hours:  

• If you cannot attend class, the class is canceled, or if you don’t need the service.

Work with your CART provider about their wait time. Each service agency holds its policy for signing on to the system and waiting for students. 

Policy

• Sharing the CART sign-on link and transcripts with others violates the 91ÊÓƵ’s Student Code of Conduct.

Primary contact for speech-to-text services

Brandy Reinhardt 
Assistant Director of Interpreting and Communication Accessibility
Email: brandy.reinhardt@mso.umt.edu
Phone: 406-243-5136