Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. Typewell, C-Print, CART, and remote transcribers must be qualified to transcribe effectively, accurately, and impartially, using any specialized vocabulary. Transcribers must be qualified to facilitate communication at the college level and for the subject matter of the course. Offerors shall submit their minimum requirements for transcribers of each service with their bid. b. Assignments of transcribers to each job must be based on their experience working with postsecondary students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and their experience in course content and/or educational level (e.g., undergraduate or graduate) to help assure quality of real-time services that students receive. c. Contractor must have qualified transcribers available for Typewell, C-Print and for CART services within a 50-mile radius of the University. d. The Office of Student Disability Services and contractor will work together to determine scheduling. When scheduling assignments, consideration will be given to student and provider needs and preferences, and to cost effectiveness (e.g., scheduling transcribers in blocks of time rather than spread throughout the day, when possible).
