Resources

Disabilities through Disney Characters

Have you ever thought to educate your community about disabilities through Disney characters? Learn about OSU’s creative strategy and how to implement it at your school.

4 Angles to Support Workplace Inclusion

Every business leader – from the CEO to HR to peers – can do more to make the workplace more inclusive and accessible. Here are some actionable ideas to start considering based on your role.

How well do you know the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Take this interactive quiz to find out how much you know about the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will provide you with some fun facts and help you avoid any legal complications.

Do You Know Enough About Online Accessibility?

Many business and institutional leaders find online accessibility and the rules confusing. Take this interactive quiz to find out how much you know and get new insights.

Including & Supporting International Students

Hear from Julie Merendino of American University who spoke in honor of International Student Day to offer tips to better attract, support and retain international students in today’s climate.

Decision Tree: Should You Consider Utilizing Digital Court Reporting?

Follow this decision tree to see if digital court reporting can be the solution to the common industry challenges you’re likely facing.

STTI Firm Owner Academy Keynote Session

Watch Verbit’s keynote session from the Speech to Text Institute’s Firm Owner Academy to uncover new tools and technologies to support court reporters.

An Employee Journey at an Inclusive Company

Inclusive businesses have serious advantages in today’s market. Follow the ideal employee journey at an inclusive company, plus read DEI tips for each stage of it – from recruitment through board membership.

The Shocking Costs of Data Breaches

Data breaches cost $4.24 million on average – not to mention the cost to your company’s reputation and the human impact of a cyber attack. Gain insights on preventing a breach with this helpful guide.

The Legal Secretary’s Perspective

Verbit spoke to a veteran legal secretary to gain insight into ways the legal field is changing and how her firm is handling transcription work in today’s climate.

The Benefits of DEI in Business by the Numbers

Businesses that are building diverse workforces are doubling their chances of meeting or exceeding financial goals. Read compelling diversity and inclusion-related statistics to be aware of in your hiring and employee retention processes.

Empowering Students with Learning Disabilities

Watch this video on how schools can help students with learning disabilities with advice from Cindy Cipoletti, Esq., Executive Director, The Learning Disabilities Association of America.

Should Your School Be Considering Captions?

Follow the path of this decision tree designed for educators and school leaders to make sure they’re ticking the boxes to meet today’s student needs with proper accommodations.

What is SOC 2 Compliance?

Companies that use outside vendors need to make sure their data stays secure. Learn why SOC 2 compliance reports are critical for avoiding millions in data breach losses and protecting brand reputations.

The Fitness Industry’s Greater Focus on Inclusivity

Over half of fitness centers see higher revenues when they focus on inclusivity. Read more on why it’s time to start making fitness websites, apps and courses more accessible to diverse individuals.

Q&A with an ADA Defense Attorney

We spoke with an ADA defense lawyer to learn why web accessibility cases are increasing and how businesses can make adjustments to their online presence to become more inclusive and protect themselves.

Understanding the World of Digital Court Reporting Today

Court reporters have effectively turned remote proceedings into golden opportunities to grow their businesses. Learn from three court reporters who are benefiting and thriving in this new climate.

Why & How Businesses Should Support Remote Work

The payoffs of offering flexible and remote work policies are hard to dispute. Remote work is boosting employee productivity in the US by 5%. Check out more metrics and strategies being used to fuel savings and remote work today.

How AI Makes Job Tasks Easier

Simply put, AI can make your job so much easier. Get some AI 101 and learn key terms, practical use cases and more intel to teach your coworkers about the benefits and productivity that AI provides.

10 Reasons Legal Proceedings Should Remain Virtual

Explore the Top 10 reasons California and other jurisdictions benefit from and may continue remote access to the legal system far beyond COVID-19.

The Shocking Costs of Inaccurate Transcripts

Carlos Ortega spent a year in prison and $300,000 in legal fees because of a faulty transcript. Here’s what his story can teach us about transcription accuracy.

Understanding WCAG, Accessibility and Privacy Online

Read this guide to ensure your website is not only accessible, but meeting the right security measures and needs of individuals and consumers with disabilities.

Fall 2021: Going Back To School

Hear from experts who are working from K-12 schools and universities on their back to school plans.

Understanding Captioning Requirements for UK Public Entities

The UK is making accessibility a higher priority. Read this guide to ensure your website and content is inclusive and what’s needed to avoid any legal backlash.

Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Individuals with Disabilities in Australia

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that people with disabilities experience almost double the unemployment rate of fellow Australians. Here’s guidance on how business leaders in AU and around the globe can step up.

Executing Hybrid Events

Professionals are now considering hybrid-style events to engage audiences both in-person and online. Get best practices from event and video experts at Kaltura and Bizzabo on how to craft an effective hybrid event that aligns with business goals.

Higher-Ed Accessibility Uncovered

Verbit commissioned a survey with 230+ higher education professionals and students with disabilities to gain an understanding of accessibility and technologies being used to fuel it.

Court Reporting in the Digital Age

Tech innovation and the worldwide crisis continue to reshape the legal landscape and court reporting industry at breakneck speed. Read these must-know insights from industry insiders on how to respond.

Effective Communication Tactics To Empower Individuals with Disabilities

To adhere to the ADA, Title III entities, including businesses, must communicate effectively with individuals living with disabilities. Read this guide to ensure you’re training your workforce on these helpful communication tactics.

Hybrid Business Events

Watch as video and event experts from Kaltura and Bizzabo discuss the future of business events, how to execute a hybrid event and how to offer effective event networking opportunities. to drive engagement and brand awareness.

Court Reporting Virtual Summit

Watch the on-demand sessions now which feature court reporting leaders who address legislative updates, opportunities and misunderstandings in today’s market.

What Biden’s New Executive Order Means for Federal Agencies

US President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order to promote and improve diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) within the Federal workforce. Read this guide for an understanding of how government agencies and related businesses should effectively respond.

Making Learning Accessible & Engaging for All

We’ve gathered top learnings and insights from 15 experts in education that can help your school tremendously. Read these tips and tricks to ensure you’re helping your students succeed.

FAQs: Digital court reporting and Verbit’s role

Read answers to commonly asked questions on court reporting and how digital technology works to support legal professionals and agencies to scale their businesses effectively despite personnel shortages.

5 Ways that AI is Changing the Legal Profession

Legal professionals who use Artificial Intelligence-powered research tools can save up to 210 hours a year. Read this guide to explore 5 ways legal work is being handled more efficiently due to AI tools.

Evolution of Court Reporting

This infographic explores the history, evolution and current state of court reporting. It showcases how forward-thinking professionals have always thrived by adapting their processes and will continue to better serve clients and grow their businesses today by modernizing their workflows.

Zoom Best Practices for Businesses

Companies with 100,000+ employees lose an average of about $62.4M each year because of poor employee communication. Read these helpful tips to ensure your Zoom meetings and virtual events are accessible, collaborative and inclusive.

Key Market Research on Court Reporting Agencies

To further understand how technology is changing court reporting practices, Verbit partnered with Strategy& of PwC to produce a thorough market analysis and research report. Read the findings from interviews with 100 small court reporting agency leaders.

The Journey Toward Campus-Wide Accessibility

Virginia Tech is becoming a true model of institutional inclusivity. Learn the key steps needed to gain momentum and consider employing them at your university.

Best Practices for Business Video

Consumers can easily recognize poorly produced video from engaging video. This guide covers trusted best practices and tips for business leaders investing in video to promote and market their products and offerings.

EduALL Virtual Summit 2021 On Demand

Watch the on-demand videos from our annual EduALL Virtual Summit which gathered hundreds of leaders and professionals in education, accessibility, online learning and more.

Inspiring University Accessibility Progress

Learn about Virginia Tech’s accessibility initiatives and track their progress over the last six months to see what’s possible for your university.

New World’ Marcom Tactics

What’s the secret sauce of brand marketing today? Get communication tips, strategies to appeal to customers and consumers, virtual events guidance and ideas on how to make your company more inclusive to diverse audiences.

Top 5 New Work Trends Revealed

We’re revealing the top 5 workplace trends that all companies and enterprise leaders must be aware of to keep employees satisfied in the realms of remote work, employee health and more.

Why Inclusive Design Is So Important: In Numbers

Do you know exactly how many students you’re not serving when not offering UDL and inclusive practices. You need to be aware of these key statistics and what they mean for today’s students.

Building Buy-In for Inclusive Design

Get key insights from three university leaders on how to enlist cross-campus stakeholders to ensure all students with disabilities, varying needs and learning styles are supported

Synchronous Learning & The Flipped Classroom

Learn from education leaders Dr. Lynne Shipley and Cynthia Ravalin on strategies for synchronous and remote learning, flipped classrooms, voice and choice and more.

Integrating Digital Reporters Into Your Business

Get insights on how to integrate digital into your business with advice and perspectives of court reporting experts, an agency owner and a freelance court reporter.

Building Buy-In for Inclusive Design

Watch as three university leaders explain how they’ve built buy-in for access and inclusion on their campuses for tips to inspire you and your school on your own journey.

Veteran Guidance for Media Production Professionals

Get insights on media production and how to continue to meet demands for content in this climate from Peter Gal of Dreamworks Animation.

Innovative Technologies for Media & Brand Engagement

Learn about new content distribution platforms that innovators at Meredith are using for media brands like PEOPLE and Food & Wine, as well as consumer brands like Lexus and Neutrogena.

Integrating Digital Reporters into Your Business

Watch this video to hear directly from digital court reporters on current market needs and how they’re approaching remote deposition work. Court reporting agencies and attorneys will also benefit from learning how and where to recruit court reporting talent.

Ask The Experts: 2021 Expectations

We’ve passed the top-of-mind questions we’ve been receiving from our education community onto our team of experts. Read their answers and insights.

Innovation in Media

Hear from innovators at brands like PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly and Food & Wine on new technologies that media companies and brands can use to push out their content and reach new audiences.

Ask The Expert: 2021 Expectations

Watch this video to hear from three education experts on how they’re working with universities to best serve students’ needs in 2021.

12 Media Industry Statistics & Trends

From streaming to podcasts to media advertising, here are the top data points and trends media and production professionals should be aware of currently.

Remote Work Into 2021

Business owners and professionals working remotely can benefit from this guide featuring statistics and tips on the ‘new’ workplace norms of 2021.

Closing the Skills Gap

This guide explores the creative programs being launched by CUNY and the University of Oklahoma to inspire you with education offerings that are specifically designed to help students effectively land jobs.

Showcasing rules for court reporting work in each state

This infographic provides a state-by-state breakdown of helpful resources court reporting industry professionals can access for more details on remote and digital court reporting in their regions.

Global Accessibility Challenges & Solutions

This guide explores how industry leaders across the globe are confronting these challenges with solutions that will also propel the system forward post-pandemic.

The Education Industry’s Reality Into 2021

This infographic highlights key findings, such as that students are 25% more likely to complete courses when they participate in discussion forums early on.

The State of Accessibility: A Global Perspective

Verbit gathered higher-education leaders from the US, UK and Australia to share how they’re approaching accessibility in each of their regions and the implications that COVID-19 is having on students learning remotely.

Working Remotely: The 2020 Shift

The ability to work from home shifted quickly from a great work perk offered by tech savvier companies to attract employees to an absolute must in many regions.

Spotlight on University Accessibility

Discover how Virginia Tech is winning over stakeholders and introducing a centralized captioning program to provide a more inclusive online learning experience to students.

Media Happenings & Inspiration

This guide is designed to inform and inspire today’s media and business content creators to help them stay competitive and create more opportunities to thrive in a changing market.

Keep C.A.L.M. and Caption On

Watch as we explore and showcase the inspiring work being done by Virginia Tech as the university expands its footprint of accessibility and universal design.

Reinventing Traditional Pathways to Education

Verbit hosted Coursera to spotlight two schools reinventing the traditional education pathway: The University of Oklahoma and CUNY.

Post|Production World Online

How AI can be integrated into your current processes to both remove manual tasks and provide more personalized experiences that meet the expectations of today’s viewers.

Tactics for Legal Depositions & Remote Proceedings

In partnership with BlueLedge, Lisa Dees of Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) provides practical tips on achieving strong audio to generate the best possible transcript from in-person and remote proceedings.

How to Select the Right Transcription & Captioning Solution

Nine questions to ask when considering the right partner for your organization.

K-12 Back In Session: engaging students

How can parents know their kids are learning well remotely? When should teachers lean on technology to help with student engagement and when should screen time be limited?

K-12 Back In Session: Back to School

We explored the fall reopening process of K-12 schools with a group of education professionals and leaders.

Getting Practical & Tactical

How can you best conduct legal proceedings digitally? You’ll get tips on achieving strong audio to generate the best possible transcript and guidance on automatic speech recognition tools and how they can help with the process.

Best Practices for Remote Work

This guide tackles the pros and cons of various tools, technologies and strategies that professionals should consider for remote work success.

K-12: Back In Session

Join us to hear from leaders like CEO of Cleveland Metro Schools Eric Gordon, Educational Evangelist Steven Anderson and K-12 DMG Consultant Rachel Klein.

EduALL: Back To School Edition

Watch these videos to be inspired by higher education leaders such as Karen Yoshino of Van Allen Strategies, JP Moran of Coursera and many others.

The Future of Court Reporting

Strategy&, a division of PwC, and Verbit uncovered the latest digital court reporting market insights, challenges and opportunities.

Fall 2020: Back To School Outlook

Back to school insights gathered by leaders at Tufts University, Michigan State University, George Mason University, SUNY, Coastal Carolina University, Van Allen Strategies, Blackboard Collaborate and Coursera.

A To Zoom ebook

Verbit experts teamed up with leaders Mahsa Abadi of Zoom and Amanda Jackson of the University of Florida to address these changes and share best practices to engage remote students.

The Future Of Digital Court Reporting

Experts at Strategy&(of PwC), Planet Depos, BlueLedge, E-Depositions, Kentuckiana Court Reporters discuss the opportunities and challenges to the legal industry in the post-pandemic new world.

The 7 Advantages of Court Reporting Firms

Explore the seven key advantages which court reporting firms can lean into to succeed in today’s market.

Debunking the Top Misconceptions about Digital Court Reporting

Peruse this guide which debunks top digital court reporting misconceptions and why they are myths.

A Digital Court Reporter’s Guide to a High Quality Recording

Read this guide which was made for digital court reporters as they seek to capture high-quality recordings to produce admissible transcripts.

What is a smart Classroom?

View this visual representation which defines smart classrooms and their features.

Universal Design

View this visual representation of the key principles of Universal Design and how UD is being applied to the education setting to account for various learning styles.

The Curb Cut Effect

View this visual representation of the curb cut effect in action with the prime example of transcription and captioning.

The 7 AI Trends that are redefining the legal indusrty

Explore seven AI trends that are revolutionizing the legal industry and accounting for the current labor challenges being experienced.

Breaking Down the Barriers

Learn more about the four critical areas universities should prioritize to enable inclusivity on their campuses.

12 tips to optimize audio

Read these 12 tips on how to optimize audio to receive the most accurate captioning and transcription of it.

How to select the right Transcription and Captioning solution

Uncover nine critical questions to ask to ensure you’re selecting the best option for your transcription and captioning needs.

The rise of AI and implication to the legal industry

Explore the growth and sophistication of AI, including how it’s helping legal professionals complete daily work and service more clients.

What is speech recognition?

View this infographic for a visual breakdown of everything you need to know about automatic speech recognition technology and Artificial Intelligence.

A to Zoom: Acing Online Learning

Gaining an understanding of best practices on Zoom is essential for student retention during these times. With greater awareness of Zoom tools.

EduALL Virtual Summit

Viewers heard from top higher-ed thought leaders at CAST, Kaltura, MERLOT, Mediasite, Virginia Tech, George Mason University, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, University of Kentucky and others.

Adapting Court Reporting Businesses & Processes

Read this eBook on how legal professionals can prepare for the market implications and lasting impact of COVID-19. You’ll uncover expert advice from leaders at the Speech to Text Institute, Planet Depos and TheRecordXchange.

Global Accessibility Awareness

Hear how leading university and video platform experts, including those at Virginia Tech, UF and UPitt are implementing accessibility initiatives to drive student success.

Driving Global Accessibility Awareness

This free eBook serves as a guide for the higher education industry as university leaders, professors, disability directors, instructional designers and other faculty search for opportunities to make their courses and campuses more accessible.

Executing Remote Digital Depositions

Read expert advice from leaders at Justice AV Solutions (JAVS), vTestify and Verbit.

Adapting Court Reporting Businesses And Processes

Hear from expert such as Jim Cudahy, from Speech to Text Institute, Steve Townsend from TheRecordXchange and Anthony Sirna from Verbit, on how firms are adapting to the new realities imposed by COVID-19

Expert Tips: Online Learning

Experts at Kaltura, Mediasite, Panopto and YuJa share their insights to improve the shifting of school courses online due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Best Practices for Remote Digital Depositions

The need for remote digital depositions has grown exponentially in recent weeks due to the COVID-19 crisis. Digital court reporting expert Lisa Dees of JAVS will break down the entire process.

Ask the Accessibility Expert

Gain actionable insights to benefit your students from our comprehensive eBook. A community of higher education professionals convened virtually to discuss inclusion strategies with our expert, Scott Ready.

Exploring Remote Depositions

Gain expert advice on how legal professionals can account for the current circumstances, which warrant them needing to perform all work, including depositions remotely, as well effective digital tools to consider.

Ask the Legal Expert

Watch to receive expert answers to common questions, such as: how can I become a digital court reporter or look to digital methods to account for the growing shortage of stenographers available? How can I service more clients with technology solutions and ensure they’re admissible? What should I look for in legal tech solutions, providers and tools? What trends and challenges should I be aware of as the legal industry shifts toward digital?

The UDL Power Shift

Universities can now empower their students to choose their preferred learning methods by moving away from “instructor-as-decision maker” and encouraging “learners-as-decision makers.”

Watch our webinar featuring Scott Ready, a higher education and accessibility expert of more than 30 years, and Eric Moore, a UDL expert from UDLHE and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

How AI Empowers Personalized Learning

Providing students with more personalized learning has been a goal of university leaders for years. Experienced higher education professionals understand that each learner brings a unique blend of experiences and expectations to the desk and can therefore benefit from multiple methods of consuming course content.

Watch this webinar featuring Scott Ready, a higher education and accessibility expert of more than 30 years and Rob Lipps, EVP of Mediasite, a leading video platform. They explore students’ current ‘Netflix mentality’ and best practices for effective, engaging and accessible video.

Driving Inclusion with Key Partner Institutions

Learn how to successfully execute an inclusion plan and work with partners and key stakeholders to see your plan to fruition. Gain key insights from our guest speaker, Lord Giddie of TCS Education Systems.

How To Become A Digital Court Reporting Company

The court reporting industry is at a turning point. To stay competitive, companies must embrace technological changes, including transcription capabilities. Learn tips and best practices for integrating digital tools into your court reporting.

The 7 AI Trends that are Redefining the Legal Industry

The true value of AI tech comes in automating manual tasks, increasing both efficiency and productivity by leaving the monotonous work to the machines. This is especially true when it comes to document review, a crucial component of the overall legal process.

The following topics are discussed in the eBook, 7 AI Trends that are Redefining the Legal Industry:

1. Document and Contract Review
2. eDiscovery 
3. Legal Transcription 
4. Due Diligence and Research 
5. Legal Analytics
6. Cyber Security 

Forward-thinking legal practitioners have the opportunity to join the AI revolution and leverage today’s power technology to save time and money, and increase productivity and profitability. Rather than fearing replacement through the adoption of AI, lawyers and court reporting firms must embrace the opportunity to work with technology to optimize operations and enhance legal services. Download the eBook to learn more!

Will AI Replace Stenographers?

In this webinar you will learn: 

• The current state of AI technology in general and in the legal field in particular 
• Why a hybrid model of AI and human expertise is the ideal approach for court reporting
• The advantages of Verbit’s legal transcription solution for court reporting companies

Hear from Eric Shellef, Verbit’s CTO & Co-founder and a speech technology thought leader on the advantages of AI, how it empowers digital reporters to become the industry gold standard, and why human expertise is essential.

Lecture Capture 101: How To Set Up Audio & Video Like a Pro

Key takeaways: 

• How to properly set up any room for audio and video lecture capture 
• Tips on the best audio and visual recording equipment to use 
• How captioned lecture videos ensure an accessible learning environment 
• How to engage students using video captions

You will hear from Dave Dumler, Head of Product Evangelism at Panopto and Scott Ready, Accessibility Strategist at Verbit.

The Future of Accessible Content with AI Tech

Key takeaways: 

• Why universities shouldn’t operate under stress from legal pressure or student requests
• How anticipating needs in advance benefits both the university and individual students
• How AI technology is helping universities take on a more proactive approach to meet requirements 
• How George Mason University leverages technology for captioning and PDF accessibility

You will hear from David Herr, Director of Marketing at CommonLook, Don Behrman, Director of Sales Enablement at Verbit, and Korey Singleton, ATI Manager at George Mason University.

Shaping The Student Experience with Assistive Technology

Key takeaways: 

• Challenges faced by students with disabilities on campus 
• 4 assistive technologies that are revolutionizing accessibility in higher education 
• How to implement W3C guidelines at your school 
• And more!

You will hear from industry experts, Sharron Rush, Executive Director and Founder of Knowbility Anthony Vasquez, Communications Specialist at Knowbility, and Scott Ready, Senior Customer Success & Accessibility Strategist at Verbit. 

Breaking Down the Barriers

To improve, accessibility must be integrated into every aspect of the university experience. The eBook will explore four areas that are critical to breaking down barriers, both physical and digital, to enable a truly accessible campus environment where all students have an equal opportunity to succeed.

The following topics are discussed in the eBook, Breaking Down the Barriers:

1. Accessible Academics
2. Digital Accessibility 
3. Physical Access
4. Change at all Levels

The current, prevalent model in higher education views disability primarily as a disservice or inconvenience. Many students fear being labeled or judged, therefore avoid seeking help. When leadership, faculty, and students alike, come together to build an inclusive environment the result is much more powerful than mere statements.

Digital Literacy & The Future of Video

Watch our webinar with Kaltura to learn:

• Tips on how to better manage captions on your campus
• 2018 statistics from Kaltura’s “The State in Video Education” report
• The benefits of using a video hosting platform
• How to use captioning and videos to increase student engagement
• Video-hosting and captioning as a UDL approach

You will hear from industry experts, Liam Ferris, Senior Solutions Engineer at Kaltura and Korey Singleton, ATI Manager at George Mason University. Don’t miss out on your chance to overcome the challenges that come with the increase usage of videos trend and provide an accessible learning environment for all students.