Electronic notetaking (ENT), also known as computer-assisted notetaking (CAN), is a system that provides virtually simultaneous access to spoken information to people who are

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and

hard of hearing Hearing loss is a partial or total inability to hear. Hearing loss may be present at birth or acquired at any time afterwards. Hearing loss may occur in one or both ears. In children, hearing problems can affect the ability to acquire spok ...

, facilitating equal participation with their hearing colleagues, coworkers, and classmates. This method is most often used in educational or training sessions, but it is also used at health care appointments,

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, or

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. Using a software program, an operator types a summary of the spoken information into a computer at a minimum

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speed of 60

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. The text is then projected on a screen or transmitted to a second computer. The text also provides a written record of sessions, which is particularly useful for deaf and hard of hearing attendees. Electronic notetaking began in the 1990s, when the disability legislation changed, such as the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) in the UK which provided more support. The operators may work

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either for an

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or as part of a

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team providing

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References

Working with an Electronic Notetaker
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The Royal National Institute for Deaf People
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Gallaudet University's Technology Access Program
(TAP)

NoteED Electronic Notetaking Software
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University of Central Lancashire

The Association of Notetaking Professionals
Assistive technology Note-taking

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