Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) is the instantaneous translation of the spoken word into English text using a stenotype machine, computer and realtime software, and a means of displaying the text on a computer, TV monitor or large screen.
The display is not only the spoken word translated into written text, but also speaker identification, and a description of environmental sounds, when possible, which allows the CART user to have a complete sense of what is transpiring.
The Americans with Disabilities ACT specifically recognizes CART as an assistive technology which affords "effective communication access." Thus communication access more aptly describes a CART provider’s role and distinguishes CART from realtime reporting in a traditional litigation setting.
The Illinois Court Reporters Association (ILCRA) has developed the following criteria which a CART provider in the State of Illinois must meet.
 | Illinois CSR (Certified Shorthand Reporter) |
| ILCRA Approved Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Sensitivity Training *** |
| CART Technical Training *** |
| Four hours of CART Internship OR Four hours of Related Work History |
*** Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Sensitivity Training and CART Technical Training are available directly through ILCRA.
Code of Professional Ethics
- A CART provider will preserve the privacy of a consumer’s personal and/or privileged information gained in the course of provision of CART Service.
- A CART provider will at all times render an instantaneous English text translation of the spoken English as nearly word for word as possible while striving to convey the content and spirit of the speaker’s message.
- A CART provider will accept only assignments for which they are qualified, using discretion and professional judgment regarding the nature of the assignment and skill level required to render competent CART service.
- A CART provider will request compensation for services and ascertain particulars of billing/payment in a professional and judicious manner.
- A CART provider will at all times maintain a professional role and perform in a manner appropriate to the situation.
- A CART provider will strive to maintain high professional standards through appropriate certification systems and the maintenance of current knowledge in the field.
- A CART provider will be fair and impartial toward each participant in all aspects of CART service and will be alert to avoid situations that are conflicts of interest.
- A CART provider will abide by the Bylaws and Code of Professional Ethics of ILCRA.
ONLY PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS OF ILCRA ARE LISTED BELOW AS CART PROVIDERS:
| RPR: 225 wpm Q/A; 200 wpm Legal Opinion/Jury Charge; 180 wpm Literary |
| RMR: 260 wpm Q/A; 220 wpm Legal Opinion/Jury Charge: 200 wpm Literary |
| RDR: RMR plus advanced written test |
| CRR: RPR OR RMR PLUS realtime Writing Test at 180-200 wpm Literary |
| *denotes Speed Contest Qualifier ** Speed Contest Champion |
| Speed Contest: 280 Q/A; 240 Legal Opinion; 220 Literary |
| RPR=Registered Professional Reporter |
| RMR=Registered Merit Reporter |
| RDR=Registered Diplomate Reporter |
| CRR=Certified Realtime Reporter |
| CSR=Certified Shorthand Reporter (State Designation) |
| CCP - Certified CART Provider |
| CBC - Certified Broadcast Captioner |
CART Services Provided
| OO = One-on-one CART. |
| SG = Small group CART. |
| OH = Overhead projector CART. |
| C = Conventions |
| RC = Remote CART |
| CC = Captioning |
Mary Kay Belcolore, CSR, RPR, CRR, CBC, CCP
mkbelcolorecrr@aol.com
2 Vigilance Court
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630-783-0122 (w)
630-783-9947 (h)
630-452-5003 (c)
CART Services Provided: OO, SG, OH
Dyann L. Berndt, RPR, CSR
dyannbrpr@msn.com
3600 Gunderson Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
312-401-2110(h)
CART Services Provided: OO-SG
Lea Ruth Cohen, CSR, RMR, CRR
qtrptr@insightbb.com
1916 W. Heading Avenue
West Peoria, IL 61604
309-673-7847 (w)
309-688-1727 (h)
CART Services Provided: OO-SG
Tina L. Conness, CSR
captiontlc@hotmail.com
512 Shooting Park Road
Peru, IL 61354
815-223-5194
CART Services Provided: OO-SG-RC-CC
Becky Dawson, CSR
bldawson1492@yahoo.com
1492 Heather Drive
Davis, Illinois 61019
(815) 262-0340 cell phone
CART Services Provided: OO-SG-OH
Lauren A. DeBoer, CSR, RPR, RMR, CRR
40573 N. Gridley Drive
Antioch, IL 60002
847-360-6389
847-395-6861 (w)
847-707-3124 (h)
Gale G. Everhart, CSR, RPR
ggever@aol.com
4216 N. Knollridge Road
Peoria, IL 61614
309-685-8471 (w)
309-645-6811 (h)
Jo I. Gayle, CSR-RPR-CRR-CCP
6033 N. Sheridan Road, #30F
Chicago, IL 60660-3047
jigcsr@gmail.com
773-271-5802
CART Services provided: OO-SG-OH-C-RC-CC.
Aana M. Giftos, CSR, RPR
Rptr99@aol.com
9912 West Guinivere Drive
Mapleton, IL 61547
309-697-8112 (w)
309-697-8112 (h)
Patricia K. Graves, RDR CCP RPR RMR CRR
pat.graves@captionfirst.com
P.O. Box 1924
Lombard, IL 60148
800-825-5234
Lyn M. Grooms, CSR, RPR, CRR
grooms@midwest.net
431 South Tower Road
Dawson, IL 62520
217-364-4209 (w)
217-364-4739 (h)
CART Services Provided: OO-SG-OH-C-RC-CC
Janet L. Hamm, CSR, CRR, RPR, CM, CA, CART
janethamm@mchsi.com
130 Sandusky Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-245-8384
CART Services Provided: OO, SG, OH, C. RC, CC.
LeAnn M. Hibler, CSR, RPR, RMR, CRR
lmhreporting@aol.com
3013 Harris Drive
Joliet, IL 60431
815-436-9017 (w)
815-436-6445 (h)
CART Services Provided: OO-SG-OH-C
Cindy Jenkins, CSR, RPR, CRR
jenks4@mchsi.com
9 Shiloh Drive
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-245-9396 (w)
CART Services Provided: OO-SG-OH-C-RC-CC
Jennifer E. Johnson, CSR, RPR, RMR
jenniferjohnson1919@comcast.net
411 Hamilton Blvd. Suite 1932
Peoria, IL 61602
309-637-0700 (w)
309-444-9370 (h)
Laura Kooy, CSR, RPR, RMR, RDR, CRR
lkooy@aol.com
200 N. Dearborn, Suite 2903
Chicago, IL 60601
312-782-5669 (w)
CART Services Provided: OO-SG-OH-C-RC-CC (Only provided through Caption First)
Debbie Kriegshauser, CSR, RPR, CRR
debbiekriegs@CS.com
320 Lake Lorraine Drive
Swansea, IL 62226
314-621-4408 (w)
618-235-8319 (h)
CART Services Provided: OO-SG-OH-C-RC-CC
Rose LaBerdia, CSR, RPR, RMR, RDR, CRR, CBC, CCP
LaBerdia@worldnet.att.net
10609 N. Trail View Drive
Dunlap, IL 61525
309-240-5200 (h)
309-472-4032 (cell)
CART Services Provided: OO-SG-CC-RC
Laurel Patkes, CSR
lpatkes@comcast.net
2820 White Plains Court
Springfield, IL 62704
217-787-9314 (w)
Ann L. Pellican, CSR
Spellican@aol.com
1150 Lafayette Street
LaSalle, IL 61301
815-223-5994
CART Services Provided: OO
Bernie Radavich, CSR, RPR, RDR, CRR
bercaptions@sbcglobal.net
27 Longwood Way
Lemont, IL 60437
630-257-3040 (w)
CART Services Provided: OO-SG-OH-C-RC-CC
Catherine A. Rajcan, CSR, RDR, CRR, CCP
crajcan@EfficiencyReporting.com
114 N. Hale Street, Suite B
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-682-8887 (w)
630-682-8920 (f)
CART Services Provided: OO-SG-OH-C-RC-CC
Christine Simpson, CSR, RPR, CRR
christine_simpson2000@yahoo.com
200 E. Washington Street
Benton, IL 62812
618-438-3376 (w)
618-438-2168 (h)
CART Services Provided: OO-SG-OH-C-RC-CC
Kathleen Smith, CSR
Smitty3713@aol.com
449 Chris Drive
Springfield, IL 62711
217-502-0435 (c)
217-793-2452 (h)
CART Services Provided: OO-SG-OH-C-RC-CC
Pamela S. Wixom, CSR
pwixom@tsf.net
3980 East 4th Road
Mendota, IL 61342
CART Services Provided: 00
Pamela J. Woolley, CSR, RPR, RMR
pjwool@excite.com
710 Madison
Monticello, IL 61856
217-762-2486
CART Services Provided: OO
| NCRAonline.org |
| CART Provider’s Manual |
| CARTwheel |
| Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
| American Society for Deaf Children |
| Association of Late-Deafened Adults |
| Federal Communications Commission Disabilities Rights Office |
| Gallaudet University |
| National Association of the Deaf |
| National Deaf Education Network and Clearinghouse |
| Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf |
| Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. |
| Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) |
| Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC) |