Stress Management Tips for Stenography Students
Stenography students, take note – April is National Stress Awareness Month. April is National Stress Awareness Month, a nationwide cooperative campaign to educate Americans on the effects of stress on...
View ArticleHarvard, MIT Sued Over Lack of Closed Captions
Harvard University and MIT are under fire for failing to provide adequate closed captioning of its online material for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Advocates for the deaf and hearing impaired are...
View ArticleNational Court Reporters Association Names New CEO/Executive Director
Incoming NCRA CEO & Executive Director Michael S. Nelson The National Court Reporters Association, the country’s leading organization representing stenographic court reporters and captioning/CART...
View ArticleCelebrating and Serving America’s Military Veterans
Steography offers great career opportunities well suited for returning military members and veterans. May is Military Appreciation Month, a four-week celebration of America’s armed services members,...
View ArticleFederal Official Court Reporting System Celebrates 70 Years
Federal court reporters first began work 70 years ago this month. This month marks a 70-year milestone for federal stenography professionals. Back in 1944, Public Law No. 222 launched the system of...
View ArticleNCRA, Others Call on FCC for Better Accuracy in Closed Captioning
The NCRA and other are calling on the FCC to improve closed captioning practices. Court reporters, stenography schools, professional organizations and advocates for the deaf and hearing-impaired this...
View ArticleNew Office Mix Allows for Closed Captioning of PowerPoint Presentations
Microsoft just created a new revenue source for closed captioning professionals with its Office Mix Power Point add-on. PowerPoint presentations have become a staple for delivering corporate, civic and...
View ArticleSingle Parent? Five Reasons to Consider a Stenography Career
If you’re a single parent, a stenography career just might be perfect for you. According to the US Census Bureau’s latest biannual report, Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support, there...
View ArticleNCRA Merges CBC and CCP into New CRC Certification
The National Court Reporters Association, America’s leading organization representing stenographic court reporters and closed captioning specialists, recently announced combining the professional...
View ArticleColumnist Hilariously Recounts Obsession with Closed Captioning
High quality closed captioning is a serious issue and a much needed feature for ensuring access to media information and entertainment by America’s deaf and hard of hearing. According to one popular...
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