Association of Verbatim Speech-to-Text Reporters

Association of Verbatim
A V S T T R
Speech to Text Reporters

enquiries@avsttr.org.uk

The Professional Association Representing Speech-To-Text Reporterssa

Speech-to-Text | Communication Support

If a person is deaf or hard of hearing they can benefit from Speech-to-Text communication support.

Speech-to-Text offers a word for word transcription of what is being said. This could be in a small, intimate setting such as a job interview or meeting or it could be for larger meetings, conferences and training sessions.

If you are at work or in full time education and are deaf or hard of hearing you will know that you are entitled, within the framework of the Disability Discrimination Act (DWP website) to reasonable adjustments.

For more information about Reasonable Adjustments for the deaf and hard of hearing you can read the 'Know Your Rights' booklet for service users and 'Your Duties under the DDA' booklet for employers, both of which are ACE Publications. AVSTTR is a member of the ACE Coalition.

If you are worried about the cost of the service you can find out if you are entitled to Access to Work. This is funding provided by the Government to provide reasonable adjustments such as Communication Support.

Remember to always book a CACDP Registered Speech-to-Text Reporter either directly or through an agency that has signed up to the ASG Standards of Service.