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