Recap Innovations is excited to announce the launch of our comprehensive live captioning and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, designed specifically for educational institutions preparing for the April 2026 ADA Title II compliance deadline. This new offering extends our industry-leading video accessibility platform to include real-time captioning for live events, lectures, webinars, and broadcasts.

Meeting the Growing Need for Live Accessibility
As educational institutions prepare for the April 24, 2026 deadline for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance under ADA Title II, the requirement for live captioning (Success Criterion 1.2.4) has become an important priority. Our new live captioning service addresses this need with a solution that combines the speed of AI technology with the accuracy and reliability that educational institutions require.

"Recap Innovations was built directly from the first-hand industry experience I had working with higher education institutions for caption and transcript and audio description solutions for recorded content, beginning in 2017.", said Scott Griffin, Co-Founder and CEO of Recap Innovations. "Live captioning was the natural next step to provide a complete accessibility solution. Our goal is to ensure that every student has equal access to educational content, whether it's recorded or happening in real time."

Professional Features Designed for Education
Our live captioning service includes features specifically designed to meet the needs of educational institutions:

Real-Time Display with Minimal Delay
Captions appear instantly with less than 2-second delay, ensuring that students who are deaf or hard of hearing can participate fully in live events without missing important information. Our low-latency streaming infrastructure keeps captions synchronized with spoken content.

High Accuracy for Academic Content
With 95%+ accuracy, our AI models are trained on academic and professional terminology across disciplines. Whether it's a lecture on quantum mechanics, a legal studies seminar, or a medical school presentation, our system handles specialized vocabulary with precision.

Speaker Identification
Automatic detection and labeling of different speakers helps students follow multi-speaker discussions, panel presentations, and classroom dialogues. This feature is particularly valuable for students who rely on captions to identify who is speaking during complex discussions.

Multi-Platform Display Options
Display live captions on any device via web browser. Caption presentation display can be personalized based on font, size, color, and contrast. Other major streaming and webinar platforms, like Zoom, will have supported added in the near future.

Automatic Archiving
Every live captioned session is automatically saved with searchable transcripts for future reference. This creates a valuable resource for students who want to review lecture content or for institutional record-keeping requirements.

Perfect for Every Educational Setting
Our live captioning service is designed to support the full range of educational activities:

Live Lectures: Real-time captions for in-person and virtual classroom sessions
Webinars and Virtual Events: Professional captioning for online conferences, workshops, and presentations
Meetings and Administrative Functions: Board meetings, committee sessions, town halls, and public discussions
Live Broadcasts: Streaming events, commencements, public addresses, and ceremonial occasions
Simple Setup, Professional Results
We've designed our service to be as straightforward as possible for busy administrators and faculty:

Schedule Your Event: Book your live captioning session at least 24 hours in advance with event details, subject matter, and any specialized terminology.

Connect Your Audio: Share meeting audio via a RTMPS streaming url or use a direct audio feed from your own device's microphone in your browser. Direct integration with major platfroms like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet will be launching in the upcoming months.

Share Caption Link: We provide a shareable link for participants to view captions on any device, or embed captions directly in your streaming platform.

Access Your Transcript: After your event, receive a full, searchable transcript with timestamps for institutional records. AI summaries of live caption discussions can also be requested.

Compliance and Quality Assurance
Our live captioning service meets all applicable accessibility standards and regulations:

ADA Title II Compliant: Meets the requirements for live audio content in synchronized media
WCAG 2.1 Level AA: Satisfies Success Criterion 1.2.4 (Captions - Live)
CART Standards: Follows Communication Access Realtime Translation best practices
Quality Guarantee: 95%+ accuracy with professional captioner oversight
Try It Yourself
We've added an interactive live captioning demo directly on our website where you can experience the technology with your own voice. Visit our live captioning demo → to see how quickly and accurately speech becomes text in real time.

The demo uses browser-based speech recognition to give you an immediate sense of the captioning experience without requiring account registration or billing information. However, our production service uses far more sophisticated technology with higher accuracy and professional oversight.

Comprehensive Video Accessibility Solutions
With the addition of live captioning, Recap Innovations now offers a complete video accessibility solution for educational institutions:

Captions for Recorded Content: AI-powered caption generation with 99%+ accuracy for all recorded videos
Live Captioning: Real-time CART services for events, lectures, and broadcasts
Audio Descriptions: Professional audio description services for visual content
Transcripts: Searchable, interactive transcripts for all media
Translations: Caption and transcript translation into 100+ languages with synthetic voiceovers
Platform Integrations: Native integrations with YouTube, Kaltura, Panopto, Canvas Studio, and all major video platforms
Preparing for April 2026
With less than 6 months (as of November 2025) until the ADA Title II compliance deadline, now is the time for educational institutions to assess their accessibility needs and implement comprehensive solutions. Our live captioning service helps institutions:

Meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements for live content
Provide equal access for students who are deaf or hard of hearing
Support diverse learning needs and preferences
Create archival records of live events
Demonstrate leadership in accessibility and inclusion
Get Started Today
Ready to ensure your institution provides accessible live events and meets upcoming compliance requirements? Contact Recap Innovations for a free consultation and demonstration of our live captioning service.

Book your first live captioning session or schedule a demo →

About Recap Innovations
Recap Innovations provides AI-powered video accessibility solutions specifically designed for educational institutions. Our platform helps colleges and universities meet ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements with comprehensive services including captions, transcripts, audio descriptions, translations, and now live captioning. With integrations across all major video platforms and Learning Management Systems, we make accessibility seamless, scalable, and affordable for higher education.

For more information, visit recap-innovations.com or contact our team at sales@recap-innovations.com.

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