NCRA National Convention
Nashville, TN
August 2013
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Stadium Captioning is governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act
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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.
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Not governed by the FCC
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Others cannot “turn off” captions
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Emergency information is very important
Generally do not put up parentheticals for
[ Applause ] or [ Booing ]
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“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.”
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The in-stadium game-day experience is very
important to your clients
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Sponsor recognition is very important
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You will be providing captions for events
during TV time-outs
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Contests
Prizes
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Every stadium is different
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Line lengths can be different
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How do you connect?
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Encoder
Via the server
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Two computers
Writer
Serial port for encoder
Noise canceling headphones
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Every client is different
NCRA is trying to get a consistent policy on
lyrics for stadium captioning
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Bathroom breaks
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Scripts
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Names of officials/referees
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Fan Code of Conduct
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Identify the PA only – everyone else is >>
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Master your roster
Home town
 University
 Height/weight
 Statistics
 Depth Chart
 Injury Report
 Coaches
 History of Team
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CAROL STUDENMUND
RDR, CRR, CBC, CCP
KARYN D. MENCK
RDR, CRR, CBC, CCP
Portland, Oregon
Nashville, Tennessee
www.lnscaptioning.com
800-366-6201
www.tennesseecaptioning.com
615-646-1386
[email protected]
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